Wink Career Opportunity: Service Specialist
{November 4th, 2025} by Wink
Job Title: Service Specialist Department: Service Reports To: President Position Type: Full-time, Exempt Travel Required: 0-25% Date Revised: Oct 2025 SUMMARY The Service Specialist serves as the anchor of the administrative unit by taking ownership of WinkIntel.com (the website) in terms of product research, implementation, and maintenance. The qualified candidate will serve as a product […]
Why? Because I am hiring. Again!
{November 4th, 2025} by Sheryl J. Moore
I could really use the help of #TheAlmightyNetwork, if you all are amenable. Why? Because I am hiring. Again! I am looking for an administrative employee who has some experience in the life insurance/annuity space. I need an employee that doesn’t mind repetitive work and has attention to detail. This person must be cool to […]
Axonic Insurance Secures a $210 Million Preferred Equity Investment from LuminArx and Deutsche Bank
{November 4th, 2025} by Axonic
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Axonic Insurance, a global annuity and insurance platform, today announced a $210 million preferred equity investment led by LuminArx Capital Management (“LuminArx”), a global capital solutions provider, with participation from Deutsche Bank. Axonic Insurance is an innovative insurance platform that designs, distributes, issues, and manages annuity and related product offerings for individual consumers […]
Transamerica Launches FFIUL II Express to Deliver 100% Instant-Decision Life Insurance
{November 4th, 2025} by Transamerica
BALTIMORE , Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Transamerica today announced the launch of Transamerica Financial Foundation IUL® II Express (FFIUL II Express), an indexed universal life insurance product with 100% instant decision underwriting – making Transamerica one of the few carriers delivering immediate coverage decisions on multiple products. With instant underwriting decisions and coverage available in as little […]
Axonic Insurance gets $210 million from new investors
{November 4th, 2025} by Editorial Staff
‘We’re decomposing the insurance industry into its parts,” Axonic Insurance CEO Michael Gordon told RIJ in 2024. “We want to make Lego sets, and put pieces together.’ Read at RIJ
Third Point Joins the Triangle, Cayman-Style
{November 4th, 2025} by Kerry Pechter
Another asset manager goes subtropical. Third Point Investors Ltd. established Malibu Re in the Cayman Islands, bought a Texas life insurer from Mutual of America, acquired a private credit shop, and received $25m each from Voya and ReliaStar. Read at RIJ
John Hancock Premieres Ground-Breaking Documentary Series: Longer. Healthier. Better.™ — Leaders in Longevity
{November 4th, 2025} by John Hancock
BOSTON, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Today, John Hancock announced the debut of a new documentary series exploring how advances in science, technology, and lifestyle choices are reshaping the way we age. The six-part series, Longer. Healthier. Better. — Leaders in Longevity, features leading voices in medicine and longevity research offering practical insights and fresh perspectives designed to help Americans enhance […]
Kansas City Life Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
{November 4th, 2025} by Kansas City Life Insurance Company
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kansas City Life Insurance Company recorded net income of $3.2 million or $0.33 per share in the third quarter of 2025, up from net income of $1.3 million or $0.14 per share in the third quarter of 2024. The improvement in net income in the third quarter of 2025 reflected […]
CNO Financial Group Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
{November 4th, 2025} by CNO Financial Group, Inc.
CARMEL, Ind., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today reported net income of $23.1 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in 3Q25 compared to $9.3 million or $0.09 per diluted share, in 3Q24. Non-economic accounting impacts due to market volatility decreased net income in both 3Q25 and 3Q24. Net operating income,(1) which excludes these […]
Only half of American millionaires plan to leave an inheritance – and just one-third consider themselves “wealthy,” according to Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study
{November 4th, 2025} by Northwestern Mutual
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Is $1 million enough to feel affluent in America? Not according to most millionaires. Just 36% of the nation’s wealthiest citizens actually consider themselves “wealthy,” and nearly half (49%) say their financial planning needs improvement. Meanwhile, only about half of American millionaires (53%) expect to leave an inheritance or charitable gift […]
Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
{November 4th, 2025} by Prudential
NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) today reported third quarter results. Net income attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. was $1.431 billion ($4.01 per Common share) for the third quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $448 million ($1.24 per Common share) for the third quarter of 2024. After-tax adjusted operating income was $1.521 […]
Lincoln Financial Reports 2025 Third Quarter Results
{November 4th, 2025} by Lincoln Financial Group
RADNOR, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Strong financial performance in the quarter demonstrates broadening of momentum and balanced growth across all business segments. Third quarter net income available to common stockholders was $411 million, or $2.12 per diluted share. Third quarter adjusted operating […]
Most Popular Best’s Review Articles Include ‘AI Model Poisoning Emerges as New Threat to Insurance Data Integrity’ and More
{November 4th, 2025} by AM Best
OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In the past 30 days, Best’s Review readers have been most interested in the following insurance news coverage: “AM Best: AI Model Poisoning Emerges as New Threat to Insurance Data Integrity” looks at a form of AI manipulation that corrupts training data. “Self-Driving Shift Comes With Early Costs, Changing Landscape for Insurers” investigates the potential […]
Zinnia Unveils The Policy Processor 8.0: An AI-Powered Leap Forward in L&A Underwriting
{November 4th, 2025} by Zinnia
GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zinnia, a leading life and annuity (L&A) technology company, today announced the launch of The Policy Processor (TPP) 8.0, the latest evolution of its trusted underwriting platform. Built on a cloud-based architecture, TPP 8.0 delivers scalability, security, and continuous innovation to meet evolving business needs. It enables carriers to modernize underwriting with AI-enabled […]
Corebridge Financial Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
{November 4th, 2025} by Corebridge Financial
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corebridge Financial, Inc. (“Corebridge” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CRBG) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Kevin Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Corebridge delivered another quarter of solid performance, with our diversified businesses generating $12.3 billion of sales. The VA reinsurance transaction has enhanced our position, and […]
Equitable Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
{November 4th, 2025} by Equitable Holdings, Inc
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Equitable Holdings, Inc. (“Equitable Holdings”, “Holdings”, or the “Company”) (NYSE: EQH) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. “We reported third quarter Non-GAAP operating earnings per share of $1.48, or $1.67 excluding notable items, up 2% from the prior year quarter. We continue to see strong organic growth […]
Jackson Announces Outstanding Third Quarter 2025 Results
{November 4th, 2025} by Jackson National Life Insurance Company
LANSING, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Third Quarter 2025 Key Highlights Retail annuity sales1 of $5.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025, up 2% from the third quarter of 2024, reflecting continued strong demand across our product suite – Variable […]
BD Hit With $80K Fine Over Annuity Switches, Background Checks: FINRA
{November 4th, 2025} by Melanie Waddell
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has fined Supreme Alliance $80,000 for failing to supervise purchases of deferred variable annuities and rates of VA exchanges as well as failing to document registered reps’ background checks. Supreme Alliance, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, distributes mutual funds and variable life insurance or annuities. It has about 40 registered […]
Ameriprise CEO Wonders If Some Competitors Are ‘Overlevered’
{November 4th, 2025} by Allison Bell
Ameriprise CEO James Cracchiolo is wondering how long competitors will be able to pay what he sees as very high prices to keep luring advisors away. Cracchiolo talked about competition for advisors last week during a conference call with securities analysts. Read at Think Advisor
What Comes Next in Brighthouse Buyout Saga as Aquarian Resurfaces
{November 4th, 2025} by Cyril Tuohy
If Brighthouse sells for $70 a share, that would “absolutely” tempt other life and annuity companies looking to sell themselves, said Sheryl Moore, CEO of Wink, publisher of Wink‘s Sales & Market Report, and a long-time life and annuity market analyst. Asset managers that buy life insurers are sometimes viewed skeptically as they may not have the long-term […]
Corebridge Financial preps for CEO, CFO changes amid strong Q3 report
{November 4th, 2025} by John Hilton
Corebridge Financial has not been around that long, but the majority of its short time in business has been spent near the very top of a red-hot annuity sales market. That makes the impending departures of both CEO Kevin Hogan and Chief Financial Officer Elias Habayeb all the more surprising. Hogan will step down at […]
Ho hum, Q3 annuity sales set yet another record at $119B, LIMRA reports
{November 4th, 2025} by Press Release
Total annuity sales increased 4% to $119.3 billion in the third quarter of 2025, setting yet another quarterly sales record, LIMRA reported. This marks the eighth consecutive quarter of $100+ billion in sales. Year-to-date annuity sales totaled $345 billion, up 4% year-over-year. Read at INN
Regulators hear pushback on proposal to hide RBC data
{November 4th, 2025} by John Hilton
A public comment period ended on Thursday, with insurance regulators no closer to a final decision on a controversial proposal to limit the publication of risk-based capital (RBC) data. More than 300 people participated in a joint conference call between the Capital Adequacy Task Force and the Risk-Based Capital Model Governance Task Force. Regulators spent […]
Symetra Named to 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces For Women™ List
{November 4th, 2025} by Symetra
BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Symetra Life Insurance Company announced that Fortune® magazine and Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, have recognized Symetra on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ List. This is Symetra’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list, coming in at No. 32 among the top 100 organizations in the large workplace category. To determine […]
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch sues insurance company for $8.5 million, alleging deceptive practices
{November 4th, 2025} by John Marshall
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Busch bought what he thought was a safe life insurance plan that would provide self-funding income for his retirement. When Pacific Life Insurance Company sent a sixth premium notice on what was supposed to be a five-year payment plan — and most of the money he invested was gone — […]
Best’s Special Report: U.S. Life/Health Insurance Segment Rating Changes Tapered Off in First Half 2025
{November 4th, 2025} by AM Best
OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rating change activity in the U.S. life/health segment was noticeably lower in the first half of 2025, with downgrades also decreasing compared with the same prior-year period, according to a new AM Best special report. The Best’s Special Report, titled, “Fewer L/H Rating Changes in First Half 2025,” notes that U.S. life/annuity insurers continue to benefit from […]
Integrity Launches IntegrityCONNECT Proprietary Technology in Spanish to Agents Nationwide
{November 4th, 2025} by Integrity Marketing Group, LLC
Integrity Launches IntegrityCONNECT Proprietary Technology in Spanish to Agents Nationwide Transformative growth engine created for agents to serve clients in local communities now available in Spanish language DALLAS – OCTOBER 29, 2025 – Integrity, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement […]
The Bucket
{November 4th, 2025} by Editorial Staff
New record for annuity sales: LIMRA; Alight and MetLife partner to offer income annuities in DC plans; Annuities Genius launches AI-driven research tool; NAIC and ACLI differ over wisdom of publicizing insurers’ RBC ratios. Read at RIJ
The Annuity Show Returns with Fresh Insights on Annuities and Smart Retirement Planning
{November 4th, 2025} by The Annuity Show
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Annuity Show is back, bringing trusted financial education to viewers seeking clarity about one of the most misunderstood tools in retirement planning: annuities. The series, featuring Elise Roberts, Certified Financial Fiduciary®, delivers clear, actionable insights every Tuesday morning through its website, TheAnnuityShow.com, and on YouTube under The Annuity Show. Each episode breaks […]
Bodwell Insurance Solutions Partners with Integrity to Elevate Guidance and Product Offerings for Seniors
{November 4th, 2025} by Integrity Marketing Group, LLC
DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Integrity, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has partnered with Bodwell Insurance Solutions, an independent marketing organization based in West Virginia and led by Jonathan Bodwell. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed. For more […]
Best Whole Life Insurance Companies of 2025
{November 4th, 2025} by Amy Danise, Kimberly Lankford
We examined 10 large sellers of whole life insurance to find the best options based on policy fees, the reliability of policy illustrations, access to cash value and complaints against each company about its life insurance. Read at WSJ
