Fitch Ratings maintains a neutral outlook for North American life insurers in 2026, highlighting strong balance sheets, rising investment risk, and dynamic regulatory oversight. Top U.S. life insurance stocks favored by hedge funds include Abacus Global Management and Primerica.
Proposed changes to Social Security Disability Insurance eligibility could affect nearly one million older Americans, altering income support and retirement benefits.
California Senate Bill 40 introduces new compliance requirements for large health insurers regulated by the state, shifting healthcare insurance accountability and regulatory adherence starting next year.
Illinois saw 1,192 mass layoffs in November 2025, with significant impacts on insurance agencies and administrative services. Explore the economic and regulatory factors influencing these workforce reductions.
Analysis of U.S. health care spending trends and policy debates emphasizes market-based reforms, insurance models, and government funding's role in rising costs.
Fitch Ratings projects stable U.S. property/casualty insurance sector performance in 2026 with a neutral outlook, driven by solid underwriting results and manageable economic headwinds.
The EEOC enforces a subpoena against Northwestern Mutual in a DEI-related discrimination investigation, signaling heightened scrutiny of employer diversity policies in the insurance sector.
Explore the top three insurance industry trends shaping 2026: cybersecurity investment, digital workforce enablement, and AI-driven strategic transformation. Insights for insurers seeking growth and resilience.
Workday earns top recognition in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software, highlighting AI-driven tools empowering finance teams in insurance and other industries.
Independent insurance agents face rising premiums, client retention issues, and workforce shortages as key challenges heading into 2026. Insights from the 2025 PIA National Survey provide strategic guidance for navigating these market pressures.
