IMO distribution
2026 IMO Playbook: Rank Carriers by Submission Speed
A 2026 Ivans survey shows agents are dropping carriers over submission friction. Here is how IMOs can rank and rebuild carrier panels around speed to bind.
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pension risk transfer
Standard Life's $2.7B PRT Partnership: 2026 Agency Signal
Standard Life's $2.7B PRT deal shows carriers building capital-backed distribution, what it means for agencies scaling a producer team in 2026.
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life insurance distribution
Transamerica's 54% Sales Surge: The 2026 Agency Playbook
Transamerica's life sales rose 54% in H1 2026 after cutting underwriting time to under 12 minutes: the playbook for agencies scaling a team.
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life insurance sales growth 2026
Is 2026 Life Insurance Sales Growth Sustainable for Agencies?
LIMRA data shows Q2 2026 premium growth cooled to 3% after Q1's 7-10% spike, tracking the 3.1% historical average rather than 2025's 10% record pace.
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agency valuation
As PE Roll-Ups Fade, How to Command a Premium Exit in 2026
Insurance M&A volume dropped to a seven-year low of 646 deals in 2026, but agencies with 90%+ retention and low owner dependence command 10x-13x EBITDA.
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carrier news
ManhattanLife's Second New York Charter: A 2026 Agency Guide
ManhattanLife closed its second New York charter in March 2026, per Insurance Business, giving agencies more placement flexibility in a tightly held market.
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