Life & Health

iA Financial posts record US individual insurance sales at $97m
The expense segment keeps growing, and independent distribution is doing most of the work
By Roxanne San Jose Nov 11, 2026
iA Financial posts record US individual insurance sales at $97m
SNFC: Life insurance sales climb while carrier earnings slide
A widening gap between policyholder demand and reported income puts a spotlight on how carriers are really performing
By Roxanne San Jose Nov 10, 2026
SNFC: Life insurance sales climb while carrier earnings slide
SelectQuote places fewer Medicare policies but earns more on each one
Disruption is pushing commission values higher across the distribution channel
By Mark Rosanes Nov 09, 2026
SelectQuote places fewer Medicare policies but earns more on each one
Humana’s stars rebound could unlock $4.8bn, but brokers paid a price
Humana’s star ratings recovery unlocks billions in bonuses, but broker commissions have not come back yet
By Mark Rosanes Nov 09, 2026
Humana’s stars rebound could unlock $4.8bn, but brokers paid a price
MetLife posts record adjusted EPS as group benefits underwriting runs ahead of target
Three consecutive quarters of favorable mortality and claims experience signal where the carrier’s underwriting appetite stands heading into 2027
By Mark Rosanes Nov 05, 2026
MetLife posts record adjusted EPS as group benefits underwriting runs ahead of target
Manulife’s US unit swings to profit as AI underwriting scales and product mix shifts
John Hancock’s AI underwriting tool now handles more than 70% of preliminary assessments, but a product mix shift has cut new business value 13%
By Josh Recamara Nov 05, 2026
Manulife’s US unit swings to profit as AI underwriting scales and product mix shifts
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