Explore the role of annuities in U.S. retirement planning, their complexity, advisor challenges, and their benefits for income security and lifestyle integration.

Crump Life Insurance Services appoints Caroline Brooks as Senior Vice President to lead their Advanced Sales team, enhancing expertise in advanced estate and wealth planning strategies.

California Court of Appeal reviews case on marital status discrimination in auto insurance premiums under Proposition 103 and civil rights laws.

Medicare Advantage plans face a 29-point drop in member satisfaction driven by rising medical costs and digital engagement challenges, reports J.D. Power. Rising expenses and regulatory scrutiny pressure insurers to improve service and transparency.

The 2025 J.D. Power Medicare Advantage Study identifies declining member satisfaction and highlights how digital onboarding and transparency improve member trust across U.S. Medicare Advantage plans.

Physician incomes from Medicare have fallen over 33% since 2016 due to stagnant reimbursements and increased costs, prompting health systems to reconsider Medicare Advantage participation. This shift threatens patient access and could reshape Medicare's physician landscape.

Social inflation is increasing the severity and cost of U.S. workers compensation claims, driven by legal challenges, regulatory changes, and evolving claim management strategies.

MorningStar Laboratories launches SmartVascular Dx test in Western US with expanded payer coverage including BCBS Arizona and Medicare, enhancing vascular disease detection and reimbursement access.

Aspirus facilities in Minnesota may fall out-of-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield if contract talks fail, reflecting industry reimbursement and inflation challenges. Learn key impacts for 2026.

Wisconsin DHS investigates travel-related measles exposure with nine confirmed cases, urging vaccination verification through immunization registries and health departments.