The bill would extend the extra individual health insurance premium subsidies that Congress provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic until the end of 2026.

Over three-quarters (77%) of US insurance executives say their companies have deployed AI in some capacity.

Analysts attribute the increase to consistent savings and positive stock market performance, despite market volatility at the beginning of the quarter.

The dental plan renewal market is probably "about six to 12 months away from seeing some increases that drive brokers and advisors to look for other partners to do business with," Amy Friedrich, president of Principal Financial's benefits business, predicted.