Life Insurance

The long-announced plan to transition its U.S. retail life and annuity insurance business to newly formed Brighthouse Financial means nearly 3 million policies are now under the Brighthouse banner.

Wednesday, June 28, is little-known "National Insurance Awareness Day," and a couple of companies are making an effort to generate a little buzz with a new study and a list of ways to celebrate.

Guardian Life Insurance debuts as Life Insurance Brand of the Year in annual Harris Poll brand study; Blue Cross Blue Shield marks sixth year as Health Insurance Brand of the Year; AAA Auto & Home Insurance named Property & Casualty Insurance Brand of the Year.

Nine of top 10 carriers report increased sales with whole life and universal life driving growth.

When his clients ask what they need to know about life insurance, Dick Weber, a past president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals and a fee-only insurance fiduciary, likes to share these five most important things.