Looking ahead: 5 touchpoints for 2026
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.
John Forcucci
Will we need AI to monitor AI?
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.
AI’s ‘thoughts’ on the future of indexed products
Indexed universal life and indexed annuities have always been innovating and advancing, morphing with markets, regulation and technology.
Life insurance awareness gets an innovative makeover in 2025
There are a couple of givens when it comes to life insurance: nearly everybody needs it, and not nearly enough people have it.
The reshaping of the Medicare Advantage market
The landscape for selling health care to seniors, particularly Medicare Advantage plans, is experiencing substantial changes, forcing financial advisors and insurance agents to reconsider their strategies and approach during Medicare’s annual enrollment period.
Are annuities at a crossroads?
The annuity industry has experienced a remarkable surge over the past three years, driven by rising interest rates, demographic shifts and increased demand for income security.
Navigating the great wealth transfer
The landscape of wealth management is undergoing an enormous transformation, driven by the “great wealth transfer.”
Some offbeat ways to meet high net worth prospects
In conjunction with this month’s feature on serving the high net worth market, I’ve assembled some interesting and offbeat ways to meet HNW prospects, all taken from articles published on InsuranceNewsNet.com.
A changing approach to client prospecting
The rise of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, has revolutionized the way professionals identify, connect with and build relationships with potential clients.
Changes to our publication schedule
To better meet the evolving demands of the industry and optimize our resources, InsuranceNewsNet Magazine will transition from 12 monthly issues to 10.
What will 2025 hold for the insurance industry?
With 2024 having been buffeted by inflation, catastrophic weather, market volatility, the advent of artificial intelligence and the lackluster performance of insurtech startups, where is the industry headed in 2025?
Pros and Cons of AI in the industry
Despite its relatively recent appearance on the scene, artificial intelligence has become one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century.
The evolution of indexed products
The S&P Annual Survey of Assets last year revealed $11 trillion indexed to the S&P 500.
Leveraging LIAM
As September rolls in, we find ourselves at the threshold of Life Insurance Awareness Month, a time dedicated to reinforcing the critical role life insurance plays in the financial stability and well-
being of families across the nation.
Seniors’ changing outlook on retirement
As the financial landscape continues to evolve, so does the perspective of seniors approaching retirement. To provide the most relevant and effective guidance, advisors and agents must stay abreast of these shifting attitudes
Financial services for the next gen
Financial advisors are at a crossroads. The industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological innovation and changing consumer behaviors.
The resurgence of annuities and the DOL rule
The landscape of retirement planning has experienced a significant shift in recent years, thanks in part to the resurgence of annuities as a cornerstone financial product.
Navigating the complex terrain of IUL illustrations
In the labyrinthian world of personal finance and insurance, indexed universal life insurance stands out as a particularly intricate product.
The imperative of financial literacy
In an era marked by economic complexity and a rapidly evolving financial landscape, the need for financial literacy has never been more important.
Addressing the gender gap in insurance and financial services
While insurance and financial services have traditionally been male-dominated industries, some progress has been made in recent years to address the gender gap, according to several studies.
