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Alera Group Strengthens Midwest Reach with Kansas City Wealth Advisory Addition

Alera Group expands Midwest footprint by integrating Kansas City wealth advisory and retirement plan practice, enhancing regional capabilities and client services.

Mountain Life's Secure Summit 6 Annuity Gains Traction with 10% First-Year Rate

Mountain Life Insurance's Secure Summit 6 guaranteed annuity attracts strong demand with a 10% first-year crediting rate, reflecting market trends favoring predictable retirement income and capital preservation.

Social Security COLA Forecasted at 2.7% for 2026, FRA and Tax Limits Update

The Social Security Administration forecasts a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 benefits, with key changes to full retirement age and tax limits impacting beneficiaries.

Medicare Enrollment Choices Fuel Social Tensions Among Seniors

Medicare enrollment decisions between Advantage plans and traditional coverage are increasingly causing social tensions among seniors, fueled by misinformation and financial concerns. This dynamic affects personal relationships and highlights the complexities in senior healthcare insurance choices.

U.S. Annuity Sales Hit Record $119.5B in Q2 2025, Driven by Product Innovation and Market Demand

U.S. annuity sales reached a record $119.5 billion in Q2 2025, fueled by product innovation and growing demand for guaranteed retirement income, according to LIMRA.

2026 Social Security COLA Rise Eroded by Medicare Premium Increases

Social Security benefits in 2026 will increase by 2.7%, but rising Medicare Part B and D premiums will significantly reduce the net gain for retirees, highlighting challenges in healthcare cost inflation and COLA calculations.

Milliman 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index: Average Couple Needs $388K for Retirement Healthcare

Milliman's 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index estimates a $388,000 healthcare savings need for a typical 65-year-old couple, highlighting cost trends influenced by coverage type and regulation.

Key Medicare Enrollment Strategies to Reduce Retirement Healthcare Costs

Explore essential Medicare enrollment strategies and supplemental coverage options to control rising healthcare costs for retirees. Learn about enrollment periods, penalties, and annual plan reviews for better retirement healthcare planning.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Launches EZ Pension Plan with Policybazaar

Canara HSBC Life Insurance announces EZ Pension Plan via Policybazaar, targeting retirement savings with flexible, market-linked growth tailored for India’s ageing population.

Crump Life Appoints New Senior VP to Lead Advanced Sales Team

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.