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CMS: No plans to eliminate Medicare brokers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services does not plan to eliminate Medicare brokers or limit their ability to assist people in obtaining coverage. A letter from Alexander Aramanda, principal deputy director at CMS, said that the agency does not use artificial intelligence bots to automatically enroll beneficiaries into Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription […]
VUL sales skyrocket in Q1, signaling major market shift
Variable universal life insurance is known for the flexibility it offers clients. According to first-quarter sales numbers from Wink, Inc., clients are embracing the product. VUL sales were up 15.1% over Q1 2025, Wink reported in its latest Sales & Market Report. Sales began percolating during the fourth quarter, with VUL up 4.3% over the […]
S&P Global analysis: Why P&C insurer profitability surged in Q1 2026
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry achieved record-breaking underwriting profitability in the first quarter of 2026, with a combined ratio of 89.5% before policyholder dividends. This marks the best first-quarter performance in at least 25 years. The industry’s net underwriting gain reached $22.10 billion, driven primarily by exceptional […]
PwC: Turning AI risks into opportunities can bring competitive advantage
In an environment where most companies are taking the same measured approach to AI adoption, leaders who turn risks into opportunities can set their brand apart from the crowd, according to Michelle Horton, risk and regulatory health industries practice leader, PwC. Data from PwC’s 2026 C-Suite Outlook indicates most leaders see AI adoption as a […]
