INSURASALES

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.

Increasing Cybersecurity Challenges for Financial Services: Vendor Breaches, Mobile Malware, and VPN Vulnerabilities

Financial sector faces escalating cyber risks from vendor breaches, advanced mobile malware, and critical VPN vulnerabilities, underscoring need for enhanced supply chain oversight and Zero Trust security.

Illinois Seeks Limits on Socioeconomic Data in Auto Insurance Pricing

Illinois explores restrictions on using socioeconomic data in auto insurance pricing, prompting industry pushback and regulatory debate on fair risk assessment and market stability.

IME Life Insurance Honors Top Agents at 2025 Business Excellence Awards

IME Life Insurance honored its leading agents at the 2025 Business Excellence Award Night, reinforcing its focus on agent collaboration and technology-driven services in Nepal's insurance sector.

Mitigating Sequence of Returns Risk in Retirement Planning Amid Market Volatility

Explore the impact of sequence of returns risk on retirement plans during market volatility and how annuities and guaranteed income solutions can help protect retirees.

CMS Launches Health Data Sharing Initiative With Major Tech Firms

Trump administration's new health data sharing initiative involves major tech companies to improve patient access to health records, focusing on interoperability, AI-driven tools, and data privacy concerns.

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.

Connecticut Bond Commission Advances $25M for Home Foundation Repairs

Connecticut Bond Commission prepares to approve an additional $25 million to address crumbling home foundations, with insurance surcharges and state bonds totaling over $300 million to resolve the ongoing crisis.