INSURASALES

NICB Projects 49% Surge in Identity Crime Fraud Impacting U.S. Insurance in 2025

The National Insurance Crime Bureau forecasts a 49% rise in identity crime fraud in 2025, emphasizing synthetic identity fraud's impact on insurance claims and industry risk management.

Declining U.S. Financial Confidence Highlights Growing Need for Retirement Planning

The 2025 Allianz study shows falling financial confidence among Americans, emphasizing the critical role of financial professionals in personalized retirement planning amid market uncertainty and economic challenges.

US Workers' Comp Insurance Provides Stability Amid Rising Health Cost Pressures

US workers' comp insurance remains a stable contributor to commercial insurers' earnings despite health sector inflation. Medical cost trends and emerging risks outlined.

AM Best Upgrades Crum & Forster; Aspen Ratings on Review Post-Sompo Deal

AM Best upgrades Crum & Forster to A+; Aspen Insurance ratings under review following Sompo’s $3.5B acquisition. Moody's and S&P assess impact on global specialty insurance and reinsurance sectors.

VA Launches VALife Guaranteed-Acceptance Life Insurance for Veterans with Disabilities

Explore VALife, a guaranteed-acceptance life insurance from the VA for veterans with service-connected disabilities. No medical exam required, coverage up to $40,000.

Continental General Recaptures LTC Risk from Munich Re, Enhancing Asset Base

Continental General Insurance completes risk recapture from Munich Re on life and long-term care policies, boosting assets and reserves with full risk assumption.

New Obesity Definitions and Staging Systems Enhance Risk Stratification Beyond BMI

Explore how new obesity definitions and staging systems surpass BMI limitations, offering improved risk stratification and personalized management in clinical obesity care.

Illinois Financial Report Highlights Policy Challenges and Population Decline

Analysis of Illinois' latest financial report reveals policy challenges in education, crime response, and demographic decline affecting state influence and governance.

Former Chiropractor Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder Involving Life Insurance Fraud

Brian Mann was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of attempting to murder his wife through lead poisoning while pushing for multiple life insurance policies. This case highlights insurance fraud and criminal prosecution related to life insurance policies.

Cebuana Lhuillier Earns Top Awards for Digital Innovation in Insurance Distribution

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers, Inc. leads digital innovation in the Philippines insurance market, winning top industry awards in 2025 for transforming financial protection and distribution.