NEW YORK — Venture capital firms poured more than $1.2 billion into life insurance technology startups during the first quarter of 2026, signaling a decisive …
Why Seniors are Choosing Policy Sales Over Lapses to Cover Long-Term Care Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. — Facing a convergence of rising healthcare costs and persistent inflation, an increasing number of American seniors are opting to sell their life …
Standardizing Valuation Methods in the Secondary Life Insurance Market to Protect Consumer Interests
WASHINGTON — Regulators, industry trade groups, and consumer advocates are intensifying efforts this year to standardize valuation methodologies within the secondary life insurance market, a …
Life Settlements as a Retirement Funding Tool During Prolonged Inflationary Cycles
ORLANDO, Fla. — As persistent inflationary pressures continue to erode the purchasing power of fixed-income retirees, a growing number of American seniors are turning to …
Data Reveals Higher Participation in Supplemental Life Coverage Among Younger Workforce Demographics
NEW YORK — Recent data from the 2025 workplace benefits open enrollment season shows a significant shift in insurance purchasing behavior, as Gen Z and …
Strategies for Integrating Life Insurance into Comprehensive Corporate Wellness and Financial Literacy Programs
NEW YORK — As U.S. corporations prepare for the 2025 open enrollment season, human resources departments are shifting strategies to integrate life insurance into broader …
Employee Demand for Portable Voluntary Life Coverage Rises in 2025 Benefit Cycles
NEW YORK — As the 2025 workplace open enrollment season reaches its peak, human resources departments and benefits consultants report a significant surge in employee …
Capital Adequacy Considerations for Life Insurance Companies Navigating Volatile Private Credit Exposure
NEW YORK — Global life insurance companies are facing intensified scrutiny from regulators and rating agencies as they recalibrate capital adequacy frameworks to account for …
Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies Over Insurer Shift Toward Alternative Assets for Higher Yields
WASHINGTON — State and federal regulators are significantly ramping up oversight of the life insurance industry as carriers increasingly swap traditional government and corporate bonds …
Assessing the Stability of Life Insurer Portfolios Amid Growing Reliance on Private Debt Markets
NEW YORK — State regulators and financial analysts are intensifying their scrutiny of the life insurance industry as firms increasingly shift capital away from traditional …