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MONTPELIER, Vt.& ADDISON, Texas---- National Life Group has announced a strategic partnership with Homethrive, a leading caregiving support solution. “Millions of Americans are quietly balancing work, family, and caregiving responsibilities, often with little guidance or support,” National Life Group Vice President of Marketing Linda Goldstein said.“ By...
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In the next decade, an advisor shortage is coming that insurance carriers cannot ignore.
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U-Haul Holding Company, parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, today reported net earnings available to common shareholders for its second quarter ended September 30, 2025, of $105.6 million, compared with net earnings of $186.8 million for the same period last year.
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MetLife, Inc. today announced its third quarter 2025 results. MetLife reported third quarter 2025 premiums, fees and other revenues of $12.5 billion, flat compared with the prior year quarter. Adjusted premiums, fees and other revenues, excluding pension risk transfers, were $12.5 billion, up 4 percent.
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ aa-” of Central States Indemnity Co. of Omaha, and its subsidiary, CSI Life Insurance Company, collectively referred to as CSI. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. Both companies are domiciled in Omaha, NE..
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ bbb” of HDFC International Life and Re Company Limited, a subsidiary of HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, which in turn is majority held by HDFC Bank Limited. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect HDFC’ s balance sheet strength, which AM...
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DALLAS& FRANKLIN, Tenn.---- The Insurance Collaboration to Save Lives announced a groundbreaking partnership with Envela Insurance, a platform built for independent agents. Their joint initiative, Life Is Personal, unites data, technology and human insight to help independent agents champion prevention alongside protection. I’ m honored to join ICSL’ s Agent...
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Transamerica announced the launch of Transamerica Financial Foundation IUL II Express, an indexed universal life insurance product with 100% instant decision underwriting.
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The insurance industry doesn’t really have a seasonal ebb and flow, but the end of this year in particular has marked a flurry of conversations about planning.
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New York Life, America’ s largest 1 mutual life insurer, today announced that Howard Grosfield, Group President of U.S. Consumer Services at American Express Company, has joined the company’ s board of directors, effective immediately. Grosfield is a member of the company’ s Executive Committee and leads a global team responsible for all aspects of American...
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Excess mortality for Americans aged 65 or older dropped from more than 20% at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to only 1.3% in the past year – according to a new analysis from the Society of Actuaries Research Institute.
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Brian Kemp to remove Republican Cobb school board member John Cristadoro from his board position in the wake of Cristadoro's recent legal troubles. Terry Cummings, D- Mableton; Mekyah McQueen, D- Smyrna; Lisa Campbell, D- Kennesaw; and Gabriel Sanchez, D- Smyrna, called on Kemp to invoke his authority to conduct a formal ethics hearing and remove Cristadoro, the school...
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Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHF) is one of today’s top gainers. The company’s shares have moved 24.39% on the day to $56.84. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. provides annuity and life insurance products in the United States. It operates through three segments: Annuities, Life, and Run-off. The Annuities segment offers variable, fixed, index-linked, and income annuities for […]
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” of KB Insurance Co., Ltd.. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect KBI’ s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk...
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Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced an expansion of their long-term capital partnership with New York Life, America’ s largest 1 mutual life insurance company. Under the expanded agreement, New York Life will purchase Affirm’ s installment loans on a forward-flow basis between now and December...
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Abry Partners, a Boston- based private equity firm, today announced that its portfolio company Portfolio Holding, Inc. has reached an agreement to be acquired by Protective Life Insurance Company, the principal subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. The transaction is subject to the receipt of...
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The annual awards spotlighted the year's most standout, innovative achievements celebrating Intelligent Insurance. More than 3,000 Guidewire customers and partners were in attendance. “Guidewire is delighted to celebrate the exceptional work of our customers and partners to reinvent and transform the P&C industry,” said Christina Colby, Chief Customer...
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Lincoln Financial today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Strong financial performance in the quarter demonstrates broadening of momentum and balanced growth across all business segments. Third quarter net income available to common stockholders was $411 million, or $2.12 per diluted share. Third quarter...
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AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on China’ s non-life insurance segment, citing sustained premium growth supported by new energy vehicles, health reforms and emerging product developments, as well as supportive regulatory policies and initiatives to foster market development. The Best’ s Market Segment Report,“ Market Segment Outlook: China...
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Axonic Insurance, a global annuity and insurance platform, today announced a $210 million preferred equity investment led by LuminArx Capital Management, a global capital solutions provider, with participation from Deutsche Bank. Axonic Insurance is an innovative insurance platform that designs, distributes, issues, and manages annuity and related...
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AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Taiwan’ s non-life insurance segment, noting that premium growth prospects remain robust and are supported by steady economic conditions and strong insurance demand. Also underpinning the stable outlook, as detailed in the Best’ s Market Segment Report,“ Market Segment Outlook: Taiwan Non-Life Insurance”, are...
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Prudential Financial, Inc. today reported third quarter results. Net income attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. was $1.431 billion for the third quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $448 million for the third quarter of 2024. The Company’ s ongoing operations include PGIM, U.S. Businesses, International Businesses, and Corporate& Other.
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ bbb-” of Town& Country Life Insurance Company. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn the ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’ s interactive rating process.
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Pacific Life will invest $12.3 million to open a Charlotte and promises to create several hundred jobs, Gov. Pacific Life will occupy three floors at 68,000 square feet at the Queensbridge Collective at 1111 S. Tryon St. Full occupancy is expected in 2028, Stein’ s office said. Queensbridge Collective is a $700 million mixed-use development featuring 42 stories...
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SBLI is pleased to announce a new application and submission process for its OmniTrak and EasyTrak term life insurance products that addresses consumer demand for more immediate and convenient purchasing experiences. SBLI brought its EasyTrak Term to financial professionals earlier this year, providing a modern, seamless purchasing experience that...
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Symetra Life Insurance Company announced that Fortune ® magazine and Great Place to Work ®, the global authority on workplace culture, have recognized Symetra on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ List. To determine the Best Workplaces for Women, Great Place To Work analyzed the survey responses of nearly 605,000 women who work for Great Place To...
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ aa+” of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and its life/health subsidiaries, C.M. Life Insurance Company and MML Bay State Life Insurance Company. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings of“ aa-” on the surplus notes of...
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ a+” of Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company, First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Company, Forethought Life Insurance Company, Accordia Life and Annuity Company, and its affiliates, Global Atlantic Re Limited and Global Atlantic Assurance...
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AM Best has revised the outlook to negative from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ and the Long-Term ICR of“ bbb+” of CICA Life Insurance Company of America. The outlook of the FSR is stable. Liquidity is enhanced by a $10 million of Federal Home Loan Bank lending capacity and $20 million in a bank line of...
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Advisor360°™, a leading provider of integrated technology for wealth management firms, is pleased to announce that U.S. life insurance provider and registered broker-dealer Allstate Financial Services, LLC has selected Advisor360° as the provider of its new, AI-driven wealth management technology platform. With Advisor360°, personal financial...
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While Social Security is an important source of income in retirement, most Americans lack basic knowledge of the program and could risk misusing the benefit, according to the 2025 Annual Retirement Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. The majority of Americans admit they don’ t know...
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Securian Financial is adding new reproductive health benefits to its group critical illness insurance product, part of its growing suite of supplemental health insurance available through workplace benefit packages. The enhancements bring modern, inclusive support to employees navigating some of life’ s most personal journeys. “Reproductive health is...
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Insurers are bracing for another year of uncertainty, with inflation once again cited as one of the top macroeconomic risks, according to BlackRock’ s 14th annual Global Insurance Report. The report surveyed 463 senior investment professionals across 33 markets— representing $23 trillion in assets under management— shows a sector adapting with caution but...
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A public comment period ended on Thursday, with insurance regulators no closer to a final decision on a controversial proposal to limit the publication of risk-based capital [RBC] data.
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Indexed universal life insurance has continued to generate interest over the last decade as consumers seek principal protection and investment-linked growth potential in an uncertain equity market environment.
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Insurance companies are being challenged by climate change, artificial intelligence and many other pressues, Deloitte finds in its 2026 Global Insurance Outlook.
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Is public credit now the “alternative” asset class that warrants more focus?
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Humana Inc. and USAA Life Insurance Company today reaffirm their shared commitment to veterans’ well-being with the continuation of co-branded Medicare Advantage plans for 2026– with new mental health benefits to help elevate behavioral health as a cornerstone of aging with dignity and strength. In 2026, all Humana USAA Honor Giveback plans include a Part...
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” of Luen Fung Hang Insurance Company Limited. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect LFH’ s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and...
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PFSL Fund Management Ltd. announced today that it has filed revised Interim Management Reports of Fund Performance for the period ended June 30, 2025 for the following funds:. PFSL Fund Management Ltd. is an investment manager and wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Primerica Financial Services Ltd. The Primerica Canada family of companies includes PFSL’...
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Starting a family brings joy, responsibility- and the need to plan for the unexpected. Life insurance may not be the first thing on your to-do list, but it plays a crucial role in protecting your family's future. For example, if your annual salary is $75,000, it makes sense to consider a policy with a $750,000 death benefit.
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Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen, president and CEO of Thrivent, was elected chair of the American Council of Life Insurers for 2026, succeeding Rich Bielen, president and CEO of Protective Life.
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The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is working with Connectiv, owners of Medicarians and the creators of InsureTech Connect and Manifest, to create Protectors Vegas 2026, a new event dedicated to advancing innovation and growth across the life and annuity landscape.
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Americans are living longer, but a new John Hancock/MIT study shows they are unprepared for those extra years.
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Although the company's investment portfolio is of good liquidity, asset risk is relatively high as assets are concentrated in Egypt, thereby exposing the balance sheet to the country’ s high economic and political risk and very high financial system risk. GIG- Egypt has a record of generating strong earnings despite the challenging operating conditions and...
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Issued by Gulf Guaranty Life Insurance Company, rated B++ by AM Best, the Anchor MYGA provides consumers with predictable, tax-deferred accumulation and free Required Minimum Distributions for qualified accounts. As consumers increasingly seek safe and predictable alternatives to volatile markets, the Anchor MYGA delivers guaranteed returns backed by...
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MIAMI& NEW YORK---- JAB Insurance today announced that it has named Michael Ferik as Chief Executive Officer of Prosperity Life Group, effective October 15, 2025. He will succeed Nicholas von Moltke who served as CEO over the past six years and will shift into a role as Senior Advisor to Anant Bhalla, Executive Chairman of JAB Insurance, to support a smooth transition.
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Security Benefit paid the redemption price with a portion of the net proceeds of its recent $500,000,000 issuance of senior notes due 2028.. This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities of Security Benefit or Security Benefit Life Insurance Company..
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2025 OCT 13-- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ THE POWER OF CHOICE” by Heather J. Kliebenstein Merchant& Gould P.C., representing Pacific Life Insurance Company. The registrar information for this application...
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A growing number of Americans are walking away from their life insurance due to confusion and mistrust.
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