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  • Please, let’s get a conversation going about the best books for those in the life insurance and/or annuity market

    {January 13th, 2026} by Sheryl J. Moore

    Had a call with Jack Mohr, MBA and Corey Thomas with Magellan Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. today. (SN: David Byers would be impressed with them!) They had questions about what the best books are to read in the life insurance/annuity industry. I suggested “Paychecks and Playchecks” from my dear friend Tom Hegna. I also […]

    Prosperity Life Group® Names Industry Veteran Mark Williams VP, National Accounts

    {January 13th, 2026} by Prosperity Life Group

    AUSTIN, TEXAS | (January 6, 2026) Prosperity Life Group, an insurance, reinsurance, and asset management organization, today announced the appointment of Mark Williams as VP, National Accounts. Williams joins Prosperity Life Group from Brokers International, most recently serving as CEO & President for 11 years. Williams draws on more than 30 years of experience delivering […]

    Life insurance application activity ends 2025 with record growth, MIB reports

    {January 13th, 2026} by Press Release

    U.S. life insurance application activity finished 2025 with record-breaking growth of 6.8% compared with 2024, representing the highest annual growth rate on record, the MIB Index reported. The data represents a 6.7% increase over 2023 and 9.8% over 2022, while also achieving the highest total volume of annual application activity seen in the last 10 […]

    Lincoln Financial to Report 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on February 12

    {January 13th, 2026} by Lincoln Financial

    RADNOR, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that it will report its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 12, 2026. A conference call is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Earnings materials, including the 2025 fourth quarter […]

    Penn River Selected by a Prominent Life & Annuities Carrier to Implement Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Product

    {January 13th, 2026} by Penn River

    NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Penn River Selected by a Prominent Life & Annuities Carrier to Implement Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Product Cloud-native platform to serve as the cornerstone for the carrier’s digital transformation and product innovation strategy for IUL Penn River, Inc., a pioneer in cloud-native […]

    The “Bermuda Triangle” and the Growing Risk in the Insurance MarketsThe “Bermuda Triangle” and the Growing Risk in the Insurance Markets

    {January 13th, 2026} by Paul Brown, Gary Chodes, Timothy Keane, The National Law Review

    The influx of private equity into the U.S. life insurance and annuity market has altered what has traditionally been viewed as the safe and secure sector of the financial marketplace. In this new era, U.S. life insurers—mainly acquired by or partnered with private equity firms—have progressively shifted risk offshore, primarily to Bermuda in the initial […]

    Moving From Term Life Insurance to Whole Life

    {January 13th, 2026} by Abbie Rodriguez

    In the first quarter of 2025, whole life insurance held 37% of the total new annualized premiums sold, while term life slipped 1% to 19% of the market, according to data from LIMRA. However, some people may first approach the life insurance industry with the purchase of a term life policy, often when making a specific […]

    Heartland National FIA Offers Nasdaq-100® Strategies: 50% PR on NDX® and 150% PR on Volatility Control

    {January 13th, 2026} by Heartland National

    KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Heartland National Life Insurance Company (HNL) today detailed the strategic flexibility of its Secure Retirement Fixed Indexed Annuity (FIA), highlighting the two distinct approaches clients can take for growth tied to the Nasdaq-100 Index®. The FIA is designed to empower agents by offering clients a competitive choice between a […]

    Americans Cutting Back on Retirement Savings, Allianz Life Study Finds

    {January 13th, 2026} by Allianz Life

    MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Americans are cutting back on retirement savings in the current economic environment and fewer are optimistic about their financial future improving than last year, according to the Q4 2025 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life). Two […]

    Security Benefit Finds RIA Confidence Slipping as Market Uncertainty Builds

    {January 13th, 2026} by Security Benefit

    TOPEKA, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Registered investment advisors (RIAs) are growing more cautious as their economic outlook for 2026 shifts, according to the latest RIA Economic Outlook Index released today by Security Benefit in partnership with Greenwald Research. The index, which measures advisor sentiment on a scale from 0 (extremely pessimistic) to 100 (extremely optimistic), fell to 53 […]

    AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Aspida Re Cayman Ltd.

    {January 13th, 2026} by AM Best

    OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Aspida Re Cayman Ltd. (AReC) (Cayman Islands). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect AReC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as […]

    Sammons Institutional Group Deepens Commitment to Financial Institution Channel

    {January 13th, 2026} by Sammons Institutional Group

    WEST DES MOINES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sammons Institutional Group®, Inc., member company of Sammons Financial Group, announced today an enhanced strategy to further strengthen its support of financial institutions, reinforcing the firm’s long-standing commitment to serving distribution partners across the retirement marketplace. The initiative reflects continued investment in coverage, sales support, and specialized resources dedicated to helping financial institutions […]

    AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Mountain Life Insurance Company; Places Credit Ratings Under Review With Developing Implications

    {January 13th, 2026} by Mountain Life

    OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B- (Fair) from B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bb-” (Fair) from “bb” (Fair) of Mountain Life Insurance Company (Mountain Life) (headquartered in Lexington, KY). Concurrently, AM Best has placed these Credit Ratings (ratings) under review with developing implications. The ratings reflect […]

    NerdWallet Announces its 2026 Best-Of Awards Winners

    {January 13th, 2026} by NerdWallet

    SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NerdWallet, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRDS), which provides trustworthy financial guidance to consumers and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the winners of its 2026 Best-Of Awards. Since 2017, NerdWallet’s Best-of Awards has recognized the best financial products on the market. Our team of expert Nerds, or experienced journalists and specialists, evaluated more than 900 products to […]

    Majority of Gen X Feels Confident in Their Investment Decisions, Yet 40% Lack a Formal Financial Plan

    {January 13th, 2026} by Equitable

    NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Equitable, a leading financial services organization and principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH), today released a new study, “Approaching Retirement: Getting Gen X from Good to Great.” The white paper explores Gen X’s attitudes and behaviors around investing and retirement planning, offering insights to help financial professionals serve the holistic planning needs of this self-reliant […]

    U.S. Couples Leave $14,000 on the Table: TIAA Institute Honors Research That Exposes Hidden Cost of Retirement Planning Mistakes

    {January 13th, 2026} by TIAA

    NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The TIAA Institute today announced that Taha Choukhmane of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lucas Goodman of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Cormac O’Dea of Yale University have been awarded the 30th annual Paul A. Samuelson Award for their study, “Efficiency in Household Decision-Making: Evidence from the Retirement […]

    Salt Financial Announces Collaboration with FTSE Russell on Risk-Managed Index Solutions

    {January 13th, 2026} by Salt Financial

    GREENWICH, Conn. and LONDON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Salt Financial, a leader in custom index design and risk analytics, today announced a collaboration with FTSE Russell, a global index provider, to create new custom indices for annuities, structured notes, and other risk-focused investment and retirement products. The collaboration combines Salt’s expertise in volatility-controlled and derivative-based index solutions […]

    New Year, New Savings: Young Savers are Avoiding the Mistakes Older Savers Regret – You Can Too

    {January 13th, 2026} by Nationwide

    COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As 2026 begins, a recent survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute (NRI) reveals a surprising generational divide in retirement planning. Younger workers – Gen Z and Millennials – are starting to save earlier, engaging more actively with their workplace retirement plans, and planning for market volatility, while many Gen X and Boomers […]

    Northwestern Mutual Breaks Company Record on Forbes’ Latest List of Nation’s Top Wealth Management Teams

    {January 13th, 2026} by Northwestern Mutual

    MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Northwestern Mutual announced that 230 of its financial planning practices have been recognized on Forbes’ prestigious 2026 Top Wealth Management Teams Best-in-State list, marking a 32% increase from the previous year. Developed in partnership with SHOOK Research, this list evaluates teams based on a range of key performance indicators, such as total revenue, team size, […]

    WoodmenLife Receives Forbes 2026 America’s Best Insurance Companies Ranking As Voted By Real Policyholders

    {January 13th, 2026} by WoodmenLife

    OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WoodmenLife, a leading provider of life insurance and retirement-planning products, has received the Forbes 2026 America’s Best Insurance Companies ranking, earning national recognition for its customer satisfaction, loyalty, and service excellence in the life insurance industry. Furthermore, WoodmenLife was ranked number one nationwide in the permanent life insurance category, by consumers across the U.S. as they recognize […]

    Older Consumers’ Life Application Activity Spikes

    {January 13th, 2026} by Allison Bell

    U.S. life insurers received a flood of applications for individual life insurance from consumers ages 71 and older in December. Older consumers’ life policy application count increased 67.5% between December 2024 and December 2025, according to new data from MIB Group. For people in that age group, application activity increases widened throughout 2025. Read at Think Advisor

    How AI Is Reshaping Life Insurance Underwriting

    {January 13th, 2026} by Amanda Turcotte

    Life insurance underwriting used to be a waiting game. Everyone accepted that getting a fully underwritten decision meant weeks of back-and-forth on medical records, prescription histories, and lab results. That timeline is collapsing. AI-assisted underwriting is turning three-week processes into decisions that happen in days, sometimes hours. Read at Think Advisor

    Brighthouse Had 6 Would-Be Buyers, Filing Shows

    {January 13th, 2026} by Allison Bell

    Managers of Brighthouse Financial received six formal offers from suitors interested in buying 100% of the company, as well as four offers to buy big parts of the company. The six suitors that wanted all of Brighthouse made offers ranging from $2.7 billion to $4.6 billion. Read at Think Advisor

    6 Retirement Income Options That Aren’t Annuities

    {January 13th, 2026} by John Manganaro

    Income planning demanded significant attention in wealth management in 2025, bringing along an impressive amount of research and product development reshaping how Americans think about funding their retirement lifestyles. All expectations are that 2026 will deliver much of the same, and financial advisors who want to stand out will need to build on their knowledge of the “decumulation challenge.” […]

    Jackson Partners With Asset Manager TPG for Annuity Fuel

    {January 13th, 2026} by Allison Bell

    Jackson Financial announced a deal today that could help it write more annuities this year. Corebridge Financial closed on an annuity fuel deal of its own, and Talcott Financial and MassMutual unveiled new products.     What it means: Life insurers appear to believe that the annuity market is still a good place to place their […]

    Integrity and AIMCOR Revolutionize Life Distribution and Planning with Transformational Partnership

    {January 13th, 2026} by Integrity Marketing Group, LLC

    DALLAS, Jan. 8, 2026 /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 acquired AIMCOR Group (“AIMCOR”), a leading national insurance distribution organization. As part of the acquisition, AIMCOR will continue to be led by John Ziambras, President and CEO, and Marc […]

    I learn from you every day.

    {January 13th, 2026} by Sheryl J. Moore

    I want to thank my LinkedIn’s #TheAlmightyNetwork. I learn from you every day. I get the opportunity to see this business, through your eyes. I am blessed to be able to introduce you all to one another, when it makes sense. I post content, and you ENGAGE. I am a better human for it. You […]

    Integrity adds further scale with blockbuster acquisition of AIMCOR

    {January 13th, 2026} by John Hilton

    Integrity Marketing Group upscaled in a big way on Thursday with its acquisition of AIMCOR Group, a leading national insurance distributor. Always on the hunt for acquisitions, Integrity added a network of more than 40 broker general agencies. Headquartered in Malvern, Pa., AIMCOR “is a national leader in traditional life insurance distribution, with an established institutional service […]

    Transamerica to Put Mike Brodeur in Charge of 92,000-Agent Network

    {January 13th, 2026} by Allison Bell

    Transamerica has put Mike Brodeur in charge of trying to make financial services professionals as excited about protecting ordinary Americans against the risk of premature death and post-retirement poverty as they are about helping millionaires with their yacht money. Read at INN     Wink’s Moore on the Market: Now, I don’t want to get […]

    Vermont judge sides with National Life on IUL illustrations lawsuit

    {January 13th, 2026} by John Hilton

    A Vermont judge sided with National Life companies in a lawsuit over an indexed universal life policy that returned 0%. Chief District Judge Christina Reiss awarded summary judgment for National Life on breach of contract, deception, and racketeering claims made by Sanya Virani, of Indiana. However, the judge gave Virani 20 days from Monday to […]

    HELP Subcommittee Explores Annuity Usage in DC plans

    {January 13th, 2026} by Amanda Umpierrez

    The Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Wednesday held a hearing to debate lifetime income options in retirement plans and whether policymakers should consider potential legislation that would promote the tools.   HELP Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) began the hearing by acknowledging the impact of defined contribution (DC) plans to private sector […]

    ‘My life has been destroyed’: Dean Vagnozzi plots life insurance comeback

    {January 13th, 2026} by John Hilton

    Dean Vagnozzi waited a long time for the opportunity to restore his reputation and get back into the life insurance business. Once a multimillion-dollar life insurance producer and local Philadelphia celebrity of sorts who tooled around the city in a yellow Porsche and lived in a large, Main Line home, Vagnozzi became entangled in a sweeping Securities […]

    I have my feelings on this, but I am eager to hear your response to that opinion!

    {January 6th, 2026} by Sheryl J. Moore

    Technically, Alexander Clark with MSN is not correct. Read at MSN: Is an annuity worth it? Here’s what Dave Ramsey says “Some annuities are built mainly for accumulation, others for guaranteed payouts, and some try to do both.” Actually, ALL annuities offer “guaranteed payouts.” Every single one of them. In this piece, Alexander discusses Dave […]

    THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT MY SON.

    {January 6th, 2026} by Sheryl J. Moore

    >>>>>>>>>>>I lost a lot when I lost my son to suicide.<<<<<<<<<<<< ************************** *I lost my concept of time.*************************** I don’t even know what things happened before, or after, AJ Betts took his own life. ********************************I lost my friends.******************************** I am not certain if that has to do with your friends not wanting to think that […]

    EPISODE 11: State of Annuities With the “Annuity Rockstar” Sheryl Moore.

    {January 6th, 2026} by Legacy Marketing Group

    Listen to the next installment of the Legacy Marketing Group® podcast series “Tune In to Sales” for a candid discussion with Sheryl J. Moore, President and CEO of Moore Market Intelligence, on the state of annuities and common sense tips on positioning FIAs in your practice.  

    2026 Customer Mood Outlook: Uncertain

    {January 6th, 2026} by Allison Bell

    Financial rain could fall in 2026, or the sun could shine. Mainstream U.S. economists just about always emphasize that investment market performance is almost impossible to predict, but right now, retirement savers seem especially uncertain and especially hungry for products that can do some good in either up or down markets. Read at Think Advisor

    Adult Children Often Misunderstand Parents’ Wishes, Wealthspire Says

    {January 6th, 2026} by Karen Demasters

    Adult children often misunderstand how their aging parents define a “good life,” according to Sarah Wotherspoon, a senior advisor at Wealthspire Advisors, a national wealth management firm and financial fiduciary with multiple advisory businesses that collectively over see more than $550 billion. That misunderstanding leads to poor planning, financially and emotionally, Wotherspoon, a managing director […]

    Judge denies new trial for Jeffrey Cutter on Advisors Act violation

    {January 6th, 2026} by John Hilton

    A Massachusetts judge rejected Jeffrey Cutter’s bid to reverse his guilty verdict on improper annuity sales. In her Dec. 23 order, Judge Denise J. Casper also denied Cutter’s request for a new trial. Read at INN Wink’s Moore on the Market: Are you a life insurance agent who also does AUM? Do you offer annuities […]

    2026 Annuity Outlook: Safety First

    {January 6th, 2026} by Allison Bell

    Sales of individual annuities without firm, built-in value guarantees increased in the United States in 2025. Jason Bickler, co-head of individual markets at Global Atlantic, a major annuity issuer, predicted in a recent email interview that the annuity sales winds will shift a bit toward safety in 2026. Read at Think Advisor   Wink’s Moore […]

    It’s Time to Raise the State Guaranty Fund Limits

    {January 6th, 2026} by Paul McGillivray

    The State Guaranty Annuity Coverage chart in the December issue of Retirement Income Journal highlights a secondary layer of consumer protection for fixed interest and fixed indexed annuities. Read at RIJ     Wink’s Moore on the Market: There is a reason that Paul McGillivray of M&O Marketing and I are friends. We share a […]

    How the RILA Boom is Distorting Financial Markets

    {January 6th, 2026} by Cyril Tuohy

    “If this distortion affects the pricing of structured annuities, the insurance company is always going to make their spread,” said market analyst Sheryl Moore, CEO of Wink, which tracks annuities. Insurers consulted by Life Annuity Specialist note, however, that while the cost of derivatives is a component of RILA pricing, it’s not the only one.  Read at […]

    Using annuities as a legacy tool: The ROP feature

    {January 6th, 2026} by Anna Baluch

    Recently, Bandhan Life announced iRetire, a life annuity with a return of purchase price (ROP) feature that ensures lifetime income for the annuitant. Upon a policyowner’s passing, the original investment will be returned to their nominee or legal heir. This type of product addresses the desire of those customers who want to provide their heirs […]

    Advisors underestimate demand for steady, guaranteed income, survey shows

    {January 6th, 2026} by Ayo Mseka

    Nearly 9 out of 10 (88%) of investors prioritize investments that provide a steady, guaranteed income stream in retirement, while only 66% of advisors share that priority, according to a survey from Global Atlantic Financial Group. This, the survey said, reveals an opportunity for financial professionals to align more fully with their customers’ retirement-income priorities and investment-protection […]

    Conn. regulators prep PHL Variable for liquidation after selloff fails

    {January 6th, 2026} by John Hilton

    Connecticut regulators say a potential sale of troubled PHL Variable Insurance Co. life blocks is no longer feasible, and liquidation is the next step. Interim Insurance Commissioner Josh Hershman announced the stunning change in strategy in the latest rehabilitation report released Dec. 31. Read at INN

    American Life Expands Product Offerings into Washington and Alaska

    {January 6th, 2026} by American Life

    LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — American Life & Security Corp., a growing carrier in the annuity space, announced today it has expanded to Washington and Alaska, offering its full suite of flexible retirement products in Washington and American Select FIA and American Classic MYGA initially to Alaska residents. With this expansion, Washington and Alaska become the […]

    Corebridge Financial Closes on Individual Retirement Variable Annuity Transaction with Venerable

    {January 6th, 2026} by Corebridge Financial

    HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corebridge Financial, Inc. (“Corebridge” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CRBG) today announced that it has successfully closed on the final portions of the previously announced agreement with Corporate Solutions Life Reinsurance Company, an insurance subsidiary of Venerable Holdings, Inc. (“Venerable”), including the reinsurance of all the Individual Retirement variable annuities issued by The United States […]

    Talcott Financial Group Launches Three New Fixed Annuity Products to Meet Growing Retail Demand for Secure Retirement Income

    {January 6th, 2026} by Talcott Financial Group

    HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Talcott Financial Group (“Talcott”), an international life insurance group and leading provider of comprehensive risk solutions, today announced its official launch in the retail annuity market segment with three fixed annuity products. Talcott’s annuity offerings include one multi-year guaranteed annuity and two fixed indexed annuities – one focused on accumulation and the other […]

    New York Life Enters 2026 with Industry-Leading Financial Strength Ratings

    {January 6th, 2026} by New York Life

    NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New York Life, America’s largest mutual life insurer,1 today announced that the company once again enters the new year with the highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer by all four major ratings agencies. During each rating agency’s most recent review cycle, Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings, A.M. Best, […]

    Protective Closes Portfolio Acquisition, Uniting Leading F&I and Dealer Wealth Solutions

    {January 6th, 2026} by Protective Life Corporation

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (Dai-ichi) (TSE:8750), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Portfolio Holding, Inc. (Portfolio) and its subsidiaries from Abry Partners. The transaction unites two leading providers of finance and insurance (F&I) solutions and dealer wealth programs, expanding Protective’s reach across automotive, RV, powersports and marine […]

    MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company Launches New Optional Income Rider on Fixed-Indexed Annuities

    {January 6th, 2026} by MassMutual Ascend Life

    CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On average, about 11,200 people1 are reaching retirement age every day. This means more people are looking for sources of guaranteed income as they are looking at their financial plan. MassMutual Ascend offers a suite of annuity products, including their new optional income rider, the Income Ascender, on fixed-indexed annuities. The Income Ascender rider helps […]

    Jackson Financial Inc. and TPG Inc. Announce Long-Term Strategic Partnership

    {January 6th, 2026} by Jackson Financial Inc.

    LANSING, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) announced today that it has entered a long-term strategic partnership with TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG), combining the strength of Jackson’s annuity product expertise and broad distribution network with TPG’s best-in-class, scaled private credit platform. The partnership aims to expand Jackson’s spread-based product sales and to provide flexibility for […]

    7 Things to Know About Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

    {January 6th, 2026} by Blake Harris

    Life insurance is meant to give families peace of mind, but the protection people expect is not automatic. In the wrong circumstances, policy benefits can be pulled into lawsuits, targeted by creditors or cut down by taxes. In other words, the money your clients thought was guaranteed for their loved ones may not always stay […]

    News from around the Bermuda Triangle

    {January 6th, 2026} by Editorial Staff

    Corebridge moves the last of American General’s variable annuity business to Venerable, which is partly owned by Apollo and Athene. AM Best confirmed the ratings of Bermuda reinsurers of Prudential Financial (partnering with Warburg Pincus) and Kuvare. KBRA affirmed the ratings of Soteria Re, the offshore reinsurer of Fidelity Investment Life Insurance. Read at RIJ

    The Year of Living Uncertainly

    {January 6th, 2026} by Kerry Pechter

    The life insurance industry is sensitive to changes in interest rates and in regulations, and President Trump appears bent on lowering rates and removing regulations that he doesn’t like in the coming year. Read at RIJ

    Top Ratings Agencies Award Northwestern Mutual Highest-Available Financial Strength Designations for 35th Consecutive Year

    {January 6th, 2026} by Northwestern Mutual

    MILWAUKEE, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — For the 35th consecutive year, Northwestern Mutual has earned elite financial strength designations from all four of the nation’s leading ratings agencies.1 Recently, one of those agencies, A.M. Best Company, announced that it affirmed Northwestern Mutual’s rating of “A++,” the best possible award for a U.S. life insurance company. Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, […]

    Venerable Successfully Acquires Investment Adviser and Closes Reinsurance Transaction

    {January 6th, 2026} by Venerable Holdings

    WEST CHESTER, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Venerable Holdings, Inc. (Venerable) is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC (SAAMCo) and the close of the reinsurance transaction involving The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York (USL), the final two components of the landmark agreement with Corebridge Financial, Inc. […]

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