Life Insurance News Roundup: August 6, 2026 — Equitable-Corebridge Merger Approved, AI-Native Brokerage Debuts, and AM Best Rating Actions Reshape the Carrier Landscape

Life Insurance News Roundup: August 6, 2026 — Equitable-Corebridge Merger Approved, AI-Native Brokerage Debuts, and AM Best Rating Actions Reshape the Carrier Landscape Life insurance documents with calculator and pen The first week of August 2026 has delivered a flurry of developments that are reshaping the life insurance and annuity landscape. From a landmark merger […]

Group Life Insurance Through Work in 2026: Is It Enough? Life insurance documents with calculator and pen If you are like most American workers, the life insurance policy tied to your paycheck is the only life insurance you have. That coverage is cheap, convenient, and signed up for during onboarding — but new market data […]

How Mortality Research Affects Your Life Insurance Rates in 2026 Life insurance policy and calculator on wooden desk In the summer of 2026, legislators at the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Life Insurance Committee heard presentations on the latest Society of Actuaries (SOA) research on mortality drivers — the statistical forces that shape how […]

How to Find an Unclaimed Life Insurance Policy in 2026: Free Search Tools and Step-by-Step Guide Life insurance documents with calculator and pen Every year, billions of dollars in life insurance death benefits sit unclaimed — money that families are entitled to receive but never know about. In July 2026, the National Conference of Insurance […]

Life Insurance News Roundup: August 2026 — State Enforcement Crackdowns, Fed Inflation Pressure, and Consumer Protection Reforms Life insurance documents with calculator and pen Welcome to this week’s life insurance news roundup. We’re tracking five stories that matter to anyone who owns or is shopping for life insurance: a fresh wave of state enforcement actions […]

Life Insurance for Marijuana Users Calculator: Estimate Your Rate Class (2026) Life insurance documents with calculator and pen If you use marijuana — whether occasionally, medically, or daily — you may wonder how it affects your life insurance rates. The good news: most carriers no longer automatically decline marijuana users. But your rate class depends […]

Life Insurance for 1099 Contractors in 2026: Complete Guide to Coverage, Costs, and Approval Life insurance documents with calculator and pen If you’re a 1099 independent contractor, you already know the trade-offs: freedom and flexibility in exchange for handling everything yourself — including benefits. Unlike W-2 employees who often get group life insurance through their […]

Life Insurance for Marijuana Users Calculator: Estimate Your Rate Class (2026) Life insurance documents with calculator and pen If you use marijuana — whether occasionally, medically, or daily — you may wonder how it affects your life insurance rates. The good news: most carriers no longer automatically decline marijuana users. But your rate class depends […]

How AI Is Changing Life Insurance Shopping in 2026: What Consumers Need to Know Life insurance documents with calculator and pen Artificial intelligence is reshaping how Americans buy life insurance — and the changes are happening faster than most consumers realize. In July 2026, industry experts reported that agentic AI — AI systems that can […]

From Saving to Spending: How Life Insurance Can Help You Enjoy Retirement in 2026 Life insurance documents with calculator and pen After decades of disciplined saving, the transition from accumulating wealth to actually spending it is one of the hardest financial shifts Americans face. A July 2026 study from the Allianz Center for the Future […]