The mid-summer product transitions across major domestic carriers signal a deeper structural phenomenon: firms are shifting away from rigid legacy chassis to embrace highly fluid, variable asset models. This macro-recalibration demands a design-thinking perspective from advanced advisors. Wealth preservation can potentially falter when built upon...
June 2026 brings a refined focus on precision and adaptation across the industry. While the volume of carrier announcements is lean, the substance signals a clear shift toward streamlined mechanics and technological integration. We are seeing legacy products retired to make way for highly calibrated...
Sophisticated insurance design is a practice of constant refinement. As the market landscape shifts, the most effective advisors distinguish themselves by their ability to translate carrier technicalities into strategic advantages. This month, we observe a significant recalibration across the industry. In 2026, waiting for a...
This month’s carrier landscape is marked by a clear shift toward precision: from MassMutual’s fund substitutions to Prudential’s cap adjustments and Nationwide’s significant product transitions. These updates are reflections of a broader industry evolution where speed to issue, jurisdictional flexibility, and technical overfunding strategies are...
The carrier landscape of early 2026 is defined by structural resilience. As we move into March, the focus has shifted toward long-term policy integrity and jurisdictional expansion. At Three Points, we see this as the "Year of the Architecture," where the value of a solution...
As we move into February, the carrier landscape is defined by aggressive product launches and strategic pricing adjustments. From John Hancock’s new protection-focused IUL to Lincoln’s term reprice, here is the latest news from major national carriers....
As we kick off the new year, the life insurance landscape for January 2026 is dominated by record-breaking dividend announcements from major mutual carriers and strategic product shifts designed for long-term stability. Here is your January 2026 Product Update....
As we rapidly approach the end of the calendar year, several major carriers have released significant product enhancements and crucial transition deadlines that directly impact your advanced case design and implementation strategies. These updates, including enhanced Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policies, simplified underwriting pathways, and new...
Welcome to the November edition of the Three Points Insurance Design Product Update. The 4th quarter brings significant carrier announcements, including the launch of innovative VUL and annuity products, important extensions to transition periods, and key reminders about policies being suspended or closed....
