The 8th Circuit Court affirms dismissal of a disability benefits claim, emphasizing exhaustion of administrative remedies and res judicata in social security disability cases.

Cattle Raisers Insurance and Higginbotham expand insurance offerings for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members, adding dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage options available year-round.

Proposed changes to Social Security Disability Insurance eligibility could affect nearly one million older Americans, altering income support and retirement benefits.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis diagnosis highlights critical insurance and caregiving challenges faced by a Bryan County family, emphasizing gaps in life insurance and Social Security coverage for public service employees.

Illinois Mutual launches Simplified Issue Disability Income Insurance (SIDI) for working spouses, enhancing worksite benefits with streamlined underwriting and income protection.

A major ERISA lawsuit alleges wrongful denial of disability benefits by top insurers, raising compliance and fiduciary duty issues under federal law.

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals remands PTSD-related disability insurance claim, emphasizing the need for clear evaluation of cognitive limitations and work capacity in ALJ decisions under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Symetra announces acquisition of Dearborn Group's life and disability business, forming exclusive L&D distribution partnership with HCSC to expand workforce benefits nationwide.

LIMRA's Q1 2025 report shows a 16% decline in workplace life insurance and a 15% drop in disability insurance premiums, reflecting early 2025 economic softening.

Northwestern Mutual study reveals younger Americans focus more on wealth building than life and disability insurance, highlighting a gap in risk protection awareness and advisor engagement.