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Paul Feldman started the website InsuranceNewsNet in 1999, followed by InsuranceNewsNet Magazine in 2008. Paul was a third-generation insurance agent before venturing into the media business. Paul won the 2012 Integrated Marketing Award (IMA) for Lead Gen Initiative for his Truth about Agent Recruiting video and was the runner-up for IMA’s Marketer of the Year, a competition that includes consumer and B2B publishing companies. Find out more about Paul at www.paulfeldman.com.
Deanna Strable rose from actuarial intern to CEO of Principal Financial Group. Now she’s leading the 145-year-old company into a new era of retirement, benefits and technology-driven growth.
Annuity sales are skyrocketing, and Mike Downing is on the front lines of those record-busting sales. Downing is co-president of Athene USA and chief operating officer of Athene Holding. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations and is an advocate for unlocking the demand for annuities by improving the customer experience.
How to help clients prepare for the financial, emotional and logistical realities of long-term care.
John Forcucci is InsuranceNewsNet editor-in-chief. He has had a long career in daily and weekly journalism. Contact him at johnf@innemail.
The next 12 months are set to offer new opportunities for agents and advisors — if you’re ready. Here are five touchpoints to keep in mind as you begin to navigate the changing tides of 2026.
As we look at technology in this month’s issue, artificial intelligence jumps out as the trend that continues to receive the most buzz in the insurance industry.
Indexed universal life and indexed annuities have always been innovating and advancing, morphing with markets, regulation and technology.
Susan Rupe is managing editor for InsuranceNewsNet. She formerly served as communications director for an insurance agents’ association and was an award-winning newspaper reporter and editor. Contact her at [email protected].
Preston Cherry specializes in helping members of Generation X live their best financial lives while he teaches the next generation of professionals.
States are taking the lead in addressing long-term care needs while federal support lags.
A report finds that the “rebuilding” of Florida’s property insurance market after Hurricane Ian struck the state in 2022 has reproduced many of the same conditions that left homeowners exposed in the last crisis.
John Hilton is senior editor for annuities for InsuranceNewsNet. He has covered business, politics, religion and other beats in more than 20 years as a reporter and editor at various daily newspapers. John can be reached at [email protected].
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes major temporary tax cuts from 2017 permanent for high earners and businesses, reshaping the relationship between federal taxation and high earners.
The Social Security program faces crucial issues including a projected trust fund shortfall by 2033, an aging population that’s reducing the worker-to-beneficiary ratio and ongoing political gridlock.
Critics allege conflicts of interest make it nearly impossible for state insurance regulators to objectively write rules.
Doug Bailey is a journalist and freelance writer who lives outside of Boston. He can be reached at [email protected].
Americans are living longer, but a new John Hancock/MIT study shows they are unprepared for those extra years.
Judge voids $187M Hurricane Sally appraisal. The case could have ripple effects across the industry, tightening rules for appraisals.
One of the most valuable benefits for retirement savers age 50 and older – the IRS catch-up contribution – is about to change.
Ayo Mseka has more than 30 years of experience reporting on the financial services industry. She formerly served as editor-in-chief of NAIFA’s Advisor Today magazine. Contact her at [email protected].
Many Americans rely on their gut feelings, prayers and vibes when making major purchasing decisions, according to a survey by Life Happens.
Nearly half of Americans surveyed plan to file for Social Security benefits before reaching full retirement age, leaving money on the table.
A T. Rowe Price/MIT study reveals how retirement investors’ allocation preferences and accumulated savings become more diverse with age.
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