INSURASALES

Zinnia Migrates AnnuityNet Platform to AWS, Enhancing U.S. Annuity Processing

Zinnia transitions its AnnuityNet platform to Amazon Web Services, significantly boosting scalability and security for processing over half of U.S. bank and broker-dealer annuity submissions.

DOL Proposes Rescinding Regulatory Safe Harbor for Retirement Annuities

The Department of Labor proposes rescinding a regulatory safe harbor for annuity selection in retirement plans, raising fiduciary concerns and market impact ahead of SECURE 2.0 implementation.

Lincoln National Q2 2025 Earnings Beat Estimates with Strong Capital and Segment Growth

Lincoln National Corporation reported strong Q2 2025 results with a 28% EPS increase and a Risk-Based Capital ratio above 420%, driven by insurance premium growth and solid annuity and Group Protection performance.

KBRA Rates $350M Venerable Surplus Notes at BBB+ with Stable Outlook

KBRA assigns BBB+ Stable rating to $350M surplus notes by Venerable Insurance and Annuity Company and Corporate Solutions Life Reinsurance, tied to variable annuity business reinsurance.

Venerable Holdings Expands Variable Annuity Reinsurance with Corebridge and American General

Venerable Holdings boosts assets under management and annual sales through new variable annuity flow reinsurance agreements with Corebridge Financial and American General Life Insurance.

Market Update: Tariff Continuation, OPEC+ Output Increase, and Labor Official Dismissal

Stay informed on the latest market developments including tariff continuation, OPEC+ output changes, and labor official changes impacting the economic landscape relevant to U.S. insurance professionals.

Record Annuity Sales Hit $116B in Q2; FRDs Lead Amid Market Volatility

U.S. annuity sales reached a record $116 billion in Q2, driven by fixed-rate deferred annuities amid market volatility. LIMRA projects strong 2025 growth for annuities with RILAs and FIAs maintaining key roles.

Brookfield Business Partners Acquires Just Group to Bolster UK Pension Risk Transfer

Brookfield Business Partners acquires Just Group to enhance its UK pension risk transfer capabilities, leveraging investment expertise and expanding annuity offerings amid growing retirement market demand.

New Haven Pension Lawsuit Highlights Oversight in Union Settlement

A New Haven pension lawsuit proceeds challenging a $400,000 firefighter annuity linked to a Supreme Court case, focusing on municipal contract oversight.

Longevity Economy Drives $600B Opportunity in Retirement, Biotech, and AI Finance

Explore how the aging U.S. population is creating a $600 billion opportunity through innovations in retirement products, geroscience biotech, and AI-driven financial planning, reshaping insurance and investment landscapes.