Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
New Bermuda Reinsurer Jumps Into Annuity Game
By Allison BellThe company, 777 Re, says it has completed a $307 million annuity block deal for an unnamed client.
August 06, 2019
U.S. Life Insurers Add $44 Billion to Mortgage InvestmentsThe value of life insurers' mountain of bonds increased by $17 billion, according to new NAIC data.
August 04, 2019
New NAIC Long-Term Care Insurance Squad May Keep Some Work PrivateOne area of interest is the benefits-reduction options offered to customers who want to avoid rate increases.
August 02, 2019
Regulators Look Inside Life-LTC Hybrid Math GutsThe insurers that answered say they handle the life and LTC parts separately.
August 02, 2019
Individual Life Has Assumption-Change Headaches: PrudentialLincoln Financial, meanwhile, is talking about the effects of falling rates on annuities.
August 01, 2019
LTCI Policyholders' Grip Is Loosening: GenworthSome policyholders are coping with premium hikes by accepting benefits reductions.
July 31, 2019
Genworth Says It's Seeking Buyers for Canadian UnitThe company is reporting $168 million in net income, and $37 million in LTCI operating earnings.
July 31, 2019
MetLife Reaches $80 Million Group Life Benefits Settlement AgreementThe plaintiffs allege that MetLife's administration of retained asset accounts violated ERISA.