INSURASALES

Medicare Wastes $4.4B on Low-Value Tests for Older Adults, Study Finds

Study reveals Medicare spends $4.4 billion annually on low-value tests and procedures in older adults, urging evidence-based reforms to reduce waste and enhance care quality.

2025 Medicare Market Updates: UnitedHealthcare Market Exits, Drug Costs, and Rural Hospital Legislation

Explore the latest developments in Medicare for 2025 including UnitedHealthcare's market exits, anticipated drug price increases, new rural hospital funding legislation, and changes to Medicare Savings Programs affecting coverage and costs.

Oregon Homeowners Insurance Sees Significant Premium Rises Amid Wildfire Losses

Oregon's homeowners insurance premiums have surged as insurers grapple with billions in wildfire-related claims since 2020, impacting affordability and market dynamics, especially in wildfire-prone areas.

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.

FWD Group, YCH Group Recognized for Strategic Tech Alignment by Forrester

Forrester honors FWD Group and YCH Group with 2025 Technology Strategy Impact Award, highlighting technology-business alignment driving growth in Asia Pacific.

Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums Surge Amid Market Adjustment in New York

Long-term care insurance premiums in New York are rising sharply due to past underpricing and actuarial adjustments, challenging affordability for seniors and prompting regulatory scrutiny.

Kansas City Life Reports Q2 2025 Net Loss Amid Legal Settlement Accrual

Kansas City Life Insurance Company posts a $28.1M net loss in Q2 2025 driven by a $35.5M legal settlement accrual amid ongoing class action lawsuits impacting financial results.

Consortium Led by Allianz Completes €3.5B Acquisition of Viridium Group

A consortium including Allianz and BlackRock completes €3.5 billion acquisition of Viridium Group, strengthening presence in the European closed-life insurance market and expanding asset management capabilities.

Life Insurers Expand Strategic Role in Credit Markets, Morgan Stanley Reports

Morgan Stanley reports on the strategic rise of life insurance companies in credit markets, emphasizing their evolving asset allocation strategies and growing market influence.