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U.S. Monthly Individual Life Sales
Jul 1, 2026
Get the latest monthly individual life sales and application trends. New May 2026 data.
2026 BEAT Series: Benefits and Employee Attitude Tracker — Benefits in Focus
Jul 1, 2026
Learn about what carriers can do to help employers deliver more relevant, accessible, and impactful solutions that strengthen satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term workforce stability.
The 2026 Employer Benefits Landscape: Trends, Gaps, and New Directions
Jun 29, 2026
The 2026 LIMRA Landscape Report reveals how employers are reshaping benefits to deliver more flexible, targeted support — while a growing divide by company size is changing who has access to core coverage.
A Widow’s Walk to Financial Confidence
Jun 24, 2026
A Widow’s Walk to Financial Confidence research paper explores the complex financial and emotional realities women face after the loss of a spouse.
Canadian Individual Life Insurance Sales
Jun 24, 2026
Sales buzz! Get the latest on quarterly individual life insurance sales for Canada. New Q1 2026 data.
U.S. Individual Annuity Market
Jun 23, 2026
Access your one-stop shop for U.S. annuity sales data — benchmark sales and analysis for a range of annuity products, reported by distribution channels and market types. New Q2 2025 Fixed Indexed Annuity Market report.
U.S. Worksite/Voluntary Sales and In Force
Jun 18, 2026
Results are in! View the latest market stats on 100 percent-employee-paid products sold at the workplace. New Q1 2026 data.
A Deeper Dive: 2024 Traditional Variable Annuity Sales
Jun 17, 2026
Take a deeper dive into which features (such as durations, and more) were selected in a variable deferred annuity products in 2024.
U.S. Individual Life Insurance Sales
Jun 17, 2026
Size it up — quarterly U.S. individual life insurance sales results reflecting 85 percent of the premium market, as well as annual industry estimates and the comprehensive U.S. Individual Life Insurance Yearbook. New Industry Estimates data published.
A Deeper Dive: 2024 Income Annuity Sales
Jun 16, 2026
Take a deeper dive into the features selected for income annuity products in 2024.
Financial Wellness in 2026: The Gap Persists
Jun 15, 2026
While 2026 financial wellness numbers rebounded modestly from 2024 levels, financial pressure persists. Explore preliminary findings from the LIMRA Financial Wellness Index: 2026 Update.
U.S. Workplace Benefits Life Insurance Sales and In Force
Jun 12, 2026
Breaking news — see the latest market results for life insurance products sold at the workplace. New 1Q 2026 data.
Canadian Individual Critical Illness Insurance Sales
Jun 9, 2026
Hit your target? Benchmark individual critical illness new sales, in-force business, and growth rates for 16 Canadian companies. New Q1 2026 data.
U.S. Individual Disability Income Insurance Sales
Jun 9, 2026
Get a quick look at the most recent individual DI sales and trends in this quarterly benchmark study. New Q1 2026 data.