Life & Health

Private assets boost life insurers' returns but heighten risks

Private assets boost life insurers' returns but heighten risks

Private credit has expanded as insurers seek diversification

Josh Recamara Nov 16, 2025
Massive OxyContin $7.4 billion opioid deal approved

Massive OxyContin $7.4 billion opioid deal approved

Insurers breathe a sigh of relief as payout falls on Sacklers

US individual life insurance sales surge in Q3 - LIMRA

US individual life insurance sales surge in Q3 - LIMRA

The quarter also saw an increase in number of policies sold

Manulife Q3 profit holds steady, but core earnings climb on record Asia and Canada results

Manulife Q3 profit holds steady, but core earnings climb on record Asia and Canada results

Net income is down slightly to C$1.8 billion, but core earnings rise 9% to C$2 billion

Health insurance costs to rise over 10% in 2026: WTW

Health insurance costs to rise over 10% in 2026: WTW

Insurers brace for sustained medical inflation as technology and costs drive multi-year trend

States warn insurers over Medicare access restrictions

States warn insurers over Medicare access restrictions

State crackdowns intensify following reports of insurers pulling back applications

Idaho orders insurers to halt restrictions on Medicare Advantage applications

Idaho orders insurers to halt restrictions on Medicare Advantage applications

State cracks down on commission cuts and application limits as open enrollment nears close

Humana's Q3 earnings reflect Medicare headwinds

Humana's Q3 earnings reflect Medicare headwinds

It expects a drop of around 425,000 members

NASCAR's Kyle Busch sues insurer for $8.5million over alleged deceptive practices

NASCAR's Kyle Busch sues insurer for $8.5million over alleged deceptive practices

He suggests it failed to disclose the true risks associated with the policy

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