Guardian Enhances Critical Illness Offerings and Updates Policy Terms

Intelligence Brief:Guardian Enhances Critical Illness Offerings and Updates Policy TermsThe Hartford Engages Lobbying Firm Venn Strategies for Federal Policy InfluenceAlliant Insurance Services Appoints Kristin Searcy as Senior Vice President in Employee Benefits GroupOrigami Risk Introduces AI-Powered Insurance Program Management CapabilitiesMercer Reports US Health Benefit Costs to Rise 6.7% in 2026Employers Respond with Cost-Shifting and GLP-1 Coverage Changes**(Intro Music fades into dynamic, fast-paced background track)** **Aria:** Welcome to Group Insurance Daily Pulse, your rapid-fire download of the most critical developments impacting the group benefits landscape. I'm Aria the Actuary, ready to dissect the underlying risks and P&L implications. **Dorian:** And I'm Dorian, the Distribution Expert, here to highlight the market opportunities, ROI potential, and strategic shifts defining our industry. We've got a packed 15 minutes, so let's jump ...