State Regulation
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12 States With the Highest Incomes Needed to Join the 1%
By Michael S. FischerThe income threshold to join this group varies dramatically by state, SmartAsset reports.
September 17, 2026
Ex-Broker Sentenced to 9 Years for Long-Running $9.5M Ponzi SchemeEdwin Emmett Lickiss Jr., 78, pleaded guilty earlier to wire fraud and money laundering.
September 16, 2026
South Carolina seeks rehabilitation order for annuity issuer and affiliateThe state's insurance department "has been closely monitoring a number of concerning signs about the companies' finances," a top official says.
September 16, 2026
Treasury Secretary Backs State Insurance Regulators at House HearingScott Bessent agreed that Treasury should minimize its insurance activities.
September 15, 2026
Sen. Warren Asks NAIC About How It Oversees Insurers' Private AssetsShe says Congress needs to know how it can "mitigate the risks private credit poses to the insurance markets and policyholders."
September 14, 2026
Investors Wonder About Aquarian-Brighthouse Deal TimelineAquarian says it has a track record of investing in the insurance businesses it acquires.
September 14, 2026
12 Worst U.S. Cities for Retirement: 2026Out of 182 cities, these fall shortest on affordability, quality of life and healthcare, WalletHub finds.
September 11, 2026
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