SPECIAL REPORT
Apr 10, 2026 09:09 AM (EDT)
A new AM Best analysis reveals that funds held to back individual annuity policies now account for over 36% of the U.S. life/annuity insurance segment’s overall reserves, which is up from 32% prior to the financial crisis.
EARNINGS
Apr 21, 2026 02:37 PM (EDT)
UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s first-quarter net earnings edged up to $6.48 billion, from $6.47 billion the prior year, due to pricing and benefit updates and more manageable medical costs, which remained elevated.
Mar 10, 2026 08:55 AM (EDT)
One U.S. property/casualty company became impaired in 2024, compared with 13 in the previous year, according to an AM Best report.
AM BEST BRIEFINGS
Apr 09, 2026 02:53 PM (EDT)
To shake its negative outlook, the United States health insurance segment needs a cooling of growing medical cost and utilization trends, improved loss ratios and a return to overall operating profitability, according to an AM Best Best's Briefing.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Apr 15, 2026 10:20 AM (EDT)
Aegon Ltd. said it will sell its operation in the United Kingdom to Standard Life plc for £2.0 billion ($2.71 billion) as part of its strategy to become a leading U.S. life insurance and retirement group.
Apr 15, 2026 12:31 PM (EDT)
Progressive Corp.'s first-quarter net income increased 10% to $2.82 billion. Net premiums earned increased 8% to $20.97 billion. The combined ratio worsened by 0.4 points to 86.4.
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