Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Medicare Annual Enrollment Starts Tuesday. Will There Be Drama?
By Allison BellAgents, brokers and clients are bracing for fewer plan options and stingier benefits in many markets.
October 02, 2024
Protective Life CEO to Chair American Council of Life Insurers BoardRich Bielen will be 2025 chair; Thrivent's CEO will be the policy-shaping group's chair-elect.
September 30, 2024
New Bill Creates $5,000 Investing Accounts for Every ChildAmerican Dream accounts would be invested in index funds and managed by the Social Security Administration.
September 30, 2024
Bill Could Kill SEC's New Index-Linked Annuity Registration RuleIssuer reactions to the rule have seemed positive.
September 26, 2024
New Bill Increases Social Security Death BenefitThe bill would adjust the lump-sum payment for the first time in 70 years.
September 26, 2024
Sen. Warren Lists 29 Life, Health and Annuity Sales IncentivesShe doesn't like the incentives, but you might.
September 25, 2024
What Raising Retirement Age to 69 Would Do to Social SecurityRaising the retirement age to 69 would result in an average yearly benefit reduction of about 13%, CBO finds.
September 23, 2024
Yes, Your Small-Business Clients Still Must File FinCEN ReportsDespite a court ruling, the Corporate Transparency Act remains in effect for most businesses, with penalties for noncompliance.