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NAIC’s 2026 AI evaluation pilot moves ahead as industry balks

December 12, 2025 Top Stories No comments.
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Regulators are moving forward with greater oversight of artificial intelligence.

State insurance regulators are committed to kicking off a pilot program in 2026 to test insurers’ use of artificial intelligence.

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December 11, 2025
ACA

Senate votes down two plans to address expiring ACA tax credits

Congress is no closer to resolving the issue of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits as the Senate failed to advance competing proposals to address the issue today.

December 11, 2025
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Insurers can add a “credit score penalty” to homeowner’s insurance in every state except California, Maryland and Massachusetts.

‘Credit score penalty’ doubling the cost of insurance for some, CFA reports

In all but three states it’s often more expensive for homeowners to have poor credit than to live in an area with a high risk of natural disasters.

December 10, 2025
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Health plan approved drug lists more complex, challenging consumers

Health plan prescription drug formularies continue to increase in complexity, and changes to those formularies are especially challenging for consumers to navigate.

December 10, 2025
Artificial intelligence patenting in insurance is becoming a high-stakes, highly concentrated race dominated by a handful of U.S. carriers.

Most insurance AI patents come from just 3 U.S. insurers, study finds

Artificial intelligence patenting in insurance is becoming a high-stakes, highly concentrated race dominated by a handful of U.S. carriers.

December 10, 2025

Insurance Compact warns NAIC some annuity designs ‘quite complicated’

In one product trend, regulators are seeing more guaranteed living withdrawal benefits attached to non-variable annuities.

December 9, 2025
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Consumer adcocates begged state insurance regulators to preserve access to healthcare services.

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 Commissioners’ fall meeting.

December 9, 2025
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Senate Dems to force ACA vote while competing plans float in the House

The Senate is expected to vote later this week on a Democratic proposal to extend expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits and prevent health insurance premiums from skyrocketing for millions of Americans.

December 9, 2025
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2025 New York Life annuity sales have already topped last year.

New York Life continues to close in on Athene; annuity sales up 50%

New York Life sold 50% more annuities through three quarters than in 2024, LIMRA reported in its updated sales rankings.

December 9, 2025
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A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Penn Mutual and others over a life insurance sales strategy.

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 Insurance Co. and several co-defendants ran a tax-avoidance scam.

December 8, 2025
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Are the holidays a good time to have a long-term care conversation? OneAmerica Financial's findings shed some light. (AI-generated image)

Are the holidays a good time to have a long-term care conversation?

Are the holidays a good time to have a long-term care conversation? OneAmerica Financial’s findings shed some light.

December 8, 2025
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An NAIC group is preparing a list of risk-based capital principles for insurers.

NAIC panel readies controversial RBC changes for fall meeting vote

Regulators discussed the purpose of risk-based capital data last week as work progressed on an at-times controversial set of RBC principles.

December 5, 2025
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Bill that could expand access to annuities headed to the House

A bill with more than 20 measures to improve retirement and other investment options is headed to the House of Representatives next week.

December 5, 2025
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A judge approved a moratorium sought by Connecticut regulators for the troubled PHL Variable.

Judge approves PHL Variable plan; could reduce benefits by up to $4.1B

A Connecticut judge signed off Tuesday on changes to a moratorium on benefits available to the financially troubled PHL Variable Insurance Co.

December 4, 2025
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ACA marketplace allowed possible fraud through fake enrollees, GAO says

The Affordable Care Act marketplaces allowed fake enrollees to obtain coverage in 2024 and 2025, the General Accounting Office said in a report issued this week.

December 4, 2025
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Life insurance sales were up 3.2% year over year, Wink reported.

Prudential leads all life sellers as Q3 sales rise 3.2%, Wink reports

Prudential Financial ranked No. 1 in overall life insurance sales during the third quarter, with a market share of 5.7%, Wink, Inc. reported.

December 4, 2025
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Life insurance sales were strong through the third quarter, LIMRA said Wednesday.

PacLife takes top spot as LIMRA reports 14% rise in new life premium

Pacific Life Insurance Co. took over the top spot in life insurance new annualized premium through the first three quarters, LIMRA announced Wednesday.

December 3, 2025
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The Department of Labor fiduciary rule effort suffered another setback last week.

DOL fiduciary future murky as Fifth Circuit tosses appeal

The Department of Labor fiduciary rule is again on the ropes after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the government’s appeal Friday.

December 3, 2025
ACA

Congress races Dec. 31 clock on expiring ACA subsidies

Several proposals are floating around Washington but will any of them become law?

December 3, 2025
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A pair of Washington state homeowners say oil companies bear responsibility for rising homeowner's insurance rates.

Lawsuit blames Big Oil for climate-driven insurance rate hikes

Washington state homeowner’s insurance rates increased by 51% over the past six years. In a new lawsuit, a pair of residents say oil companies are to blame.

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