NAIC’s 2026 AI evaluation pilot moves ahead as industry balks
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- Financial professionals can help tomorrowβs retirees achieve financial security
- Big, Beautiful Tax Changes
- Social Security at a Crossroads
- Principal vision β With Deanna Strable
- Planning in the key of life β with Preston Cherry
- How agentic AI is rewiring insurance for 2026
SPECIAL FEATURE
Advocates warn of ‘significant time bomb’ with healthcare barriers
Advocates urged regulators Monday to focus efforts on health care coverage access during the National Association of Insurance C.. Read More
From The Field
Life insurance and annuities: Reassuring ‘tired’ clients in 2026
When people ask me what I see for life insurance and annuities in 2026, I always start here: Clients are tired.
What your homeowners insurance doesnβt cover anymore
The rise of “junk” policies and what consumers must know.
Main Street families need trusted financial guidance to navigate the new Trump Accounts
Many parents are looking for ways to build financial security for their children despite rising costs.
ADVISOR NEWS
Global economic growth will moderate as the labor force shrinks
Global economic growth is expected to moderate over the next 15 years in relation to prior decades, according to economists at The Conference Board.
- Estate planning during the great wealth transfer
- Are the holidays a good time to have a long-term care conversation?
- Gen X unsure whether they can catch up with retirement saving
- Bill that could expand access to annuities headed to the House
- Private equity, crypto and the risks retirees canβt ignore
NEWSWIRES
Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair
βA leading candidate to be President Donald Trump's choice for Federal Reserve chair said that he would present the president's views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates. Kevin Hassett, in an interview Sunday on CBS News'β Face the Nation,β said he would continue to speak with…
- Live near a stream on Oahu? See changes to flood insurance maps
- GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Central Bank Bag of Tricks and Speculative Traders – 14 December 2025
- Rise in late auto loan payments signals stress on low-income families
- Guess which country pays the most for health care
- GUEST COLUMN: Working is no guarantee youβll have health insurance
Annuity News
Pension buy-in sales up, PRT sales down in mixed Q3, LIMRA reports
The pension risk transfer market showed its unpredictability during the third quarter as LIMRA reported strong buy-in sales ami... Read More
Life Insurance News
Judge tosses Penn Mutual whole life lawsuit; plaintiffs to refile
A California judge granted motions to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a group of 29 plaintiffs who claim that Penn Mutual Life Insur... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
THE PUBLIC PULSE Sunday Public Pulse
On many issues, Trump simply doesn't care. After spending the last year watching all that is going on in this country- and... Read More
Stafford woman's premiums set to rise to $2,240 a month Stafford woman's premiums set to rise to $2,240 a month
The debate over the Affordable Care Act came down to one number for Barbie Smith of Stafford County: $2,240 a month. On Thursda... Read More
Dec. 15 last day for ACA health coverage starting Jan. 1
With more than 1 in 6 Ohioans who receive health insurance through the Affordable Care Act expected to no longer purchase cover... Read More
ACA deadline is Monday; how to get healthcare coverage in Delaware
The deadline to apply for ACA healthcare is Monday, Dec. 15. ChooseHealth Delaware can help guide you through the healthcare ma... Read More
20 Small Businesses You Can Start With Less Than $1,000
Explore 20 small businesses you can start for under $1,000 using just basic tools like a computer and smartphone. Read More
The Week Ahead: Jobs Report and Inflation Data Drop as Micron and Nike Report Earnings
TLDR The U.S. will release several delayed economic reports this week, including November jobs data on Tuesday and the November... Read More
Property and Casualty News
What to know about insurance if your house flooded
A flooded home is overwhelming enough. If your house is flooded and you donβ t have flood insurance, be on the lookout for when... Read More
Judge rules BRIC program cut unlawfully
This ruling directly affects the Grays Harbor region as nearly $100 million was to be allocated to Aberdeen and Hoquiam for lev... Read More
Which safety features actually lower your car insurance rate?
Which safety features actually lower your car insurance rate? For years, the promise has been clear: A safer car equals lower c... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Principals of Subprime Automobile Finance Company Charged With Fraud
On December 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained final judgment against James R. Collins and Robert F. DiMe... Read More
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for November
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for November. The acti... Read More
Alleged Epstein survivor sues Charlotte-based Bank of America for sex trafficking
An alleged victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is suing Charlotte- based Bank of America and another bank in New Y... Read More
