NAIC regulators debate the scope of AI guardrails
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When someone says, “I have life insurance through work,” that should signal the start of a conversation, not the end... Read More
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Americans growing worry about running out of money has increased significantly over the last five years, according to the 2026 Annual Retirement Study from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement.
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NEWSWIRES
Former staffer sues county over alleged disability discrimination
A former Monroe County social services administrator has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the county of disability discrimination and retaliation after she says she was forced to resign while caring for her severely disabled grandson. Lisset Bautista, who worked nearly 10 years for Monroe County and most recently served as senior administrator of…
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Annuity News
Industry objects to ‘tone and tenor’ of draft NAIC Annuity Buyer’s Guide
Industry trade groups are raising concerns about tone, timing and usability as work continues on a revised annuity buyer’s guide. Read More
Life Insurance News
Prudential extends Japan sales ban another 6 months at a total $1B loss
Prudential of Japan is not ready to resume sales after a 90-day ban following widespread misconduct, Prudential Financial CEO A... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
REPS. PANETTA, JOYCE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE IMPROVEMENT ACT
United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta and John Joyce, M.D. introduced the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act, legislation... Read More
Sheridan School District leaders, teachers union restart negotiations under orders from Gov. Jared Polis
Teachers and staff in Sheridan School District could lose their health insurance starting May 1 as a teachers strike that began... Read More
After health insurance subsidies end, 30,000 Idahoans will be uninsured, government report says
After Congress failed to extend deeper subsidies for Americans' health insurance, an estimated 30,000 more Idahoans who ha... Read More
Need for coverage, increasing costs limit choices for cancer survivors
The costs of care are forcing cancer survivors to make tough choices. Read More
Can New York Lawmakers Stop Hedge Funds From Pillaging Poor Nations?
When a country appears poised to default on its national debt, a certain class of hedge funds spies opportunity. These so-calle... Read More
Brian Mast, challenger Pia Dandiya raise $1M combined in Q1 toward battle for CD 21
Both the incumbent and his challenger in Florida’s 21st Congressional District added large sums of cash to their respective war... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Climate disasters strain Hawaii’s insurance with higher rates, coverage gaps
Hundreds of thousands of properties in Hawaii do not currently qualify for flood insurance, the report noted, and many remain u... Read More
Climate disasters strain Hawaii’s insurance with higher rates, coverage gaps
Hundreds of thousands of properties in Hawaii do not currently qualify for flood insurance, the report noted, and many remain u... Read More
The Hartford Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
The Hartford today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Hartford's Chief Financial Offic... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Billionaire Investor Sues Trump Crypto Firm Over “Criminal Extortion”
Justin Sun, a Chinese national accused of fraud who invested $75 million in President Trump’ s crypto firm after his election v... Read More
Towson real estate attorney pleads guilty in bank fraud scheme
Towson attorney Jacob Rappaport pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy charge of bank fraud. Rappaport reportedly conspired with i... Read More
Negligence – Disability insurer denied summary judgment in lawsuit over rescission
Defendant Joshua Flores, a truck driver, had illegally parked his tractor-trailer for the night in the shoulder area of an acce... Read More
