Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion with North Carolina experiencing a streak of large lottery wins. Explore the impact on the U.S. lottery market and regulatory insights.

The U.S. life and annuity sector reported a 13.8% increase in net income for the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher investment income and reinsurance reserve adjustments, per AM Best.

Social Security in the U.S. faces funding challenges that may reduce retirement benefits by 2033. Annuities provide guaranteed supplemental income and help mitigate longevity risk for retirees.

Legislative deadlock in U.S. Congress drives uncertainty around health insurance renewals under federal healthcare programs, impacting market stability and enrollment trends.

Explore the $1 billion Powerball jackpot and its federal and state tax implications for winners. Understand the impact on lump sum and annuity payouts across states with varying tax laws.

The U.S. life/annuity insurance industry reported a 13.8% increase in net income for the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher investment income and strategic reserve adjustments, according to AM Best data.

Avocet Partners launches a $500 million-backed platform acquiring EMC National Life to build a scaled life and annuity insurance organization across 48 states. Regulatory closing expected in 2026.

Federal government and employer groups side together in ERISA litigation over pension risk transfers, impacting the growing PRT market and retiree protections under state insurance regulation versus ERISA.

Explore the latest trends in the U.S. pension risk transfer market as buy-in sales surge amid overall market volatility and regulatory challenges.

Vanguard and TIAA introduce Target Retirement Lifetime Income Trusts, integrating annuities into workplace retirement plans to provide guaranteed lifetime income. This innovation addresses longevity risk and enhances retirement income stability.