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.

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'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.

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

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.

Fidelity projects $172,500 healthcare costs for 65-year-olds retiring in 2025, as financial services accelerate shift to digital customer channels.

Explore how the aging U.S. population is fueling AI healthcare innovation, annuity growth, and healthspan technologies, creating new investment opportunities in longevity markets.

Corebridge Financial posts strong Q2 results with 5.8% annuity sales growth, introduces MarketLock RILA product, and secures a major reinsurance deal to optimize risk and earnings.

Understand the 2025 Social Security earnings test thresholds and strategic tax-efficient income planning to preserve benefits for retirees with earned income.