Keeping it simple — With Tom Bumbolow
October 1, 2026
American Life isn’t exactly a household word, and that’s exactly how Tom Bumbolow, head of distribution and business development, wants it.
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Paul Feldman — Publisher
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.
Paul's Latest Stories
Annuities at the speed of a cheetah — With Mark Zesbaugh
June 1, 2026
Industry veteran Mark Zesbaugh, CEO of Revol One Financial, transitioned from a record-breaking early career in finance to building a modern, tech-forward insurance platform from the ground up.
The goodness of mutuality — With Paul Quaranto
April 1, 2026
In a world that often believes bigger is better, 133-year-old Boston Mutual is focused on serving Americans of more modest means.
Susan Rupe — Editor in chief, Magazine
Susan Rupe is editor in chief, magazine, for InsuranceNewsNet. She formerly served as communications director for an insurance agents’ association and was an award-winning newspaper reporter and editor. Often her articles include deep dives into health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid and legislation affecting all of the above. You may contact her at susan@innemail.com.
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Susan's Latest Stories
Trump announces $90 payment to Medicare Part B enrollees
October 5, 2026
President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that the federal government will make one-time payments of $90 per person to about 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees.
Financial stress leaves less room for retirement saving
October 1, 2026
Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s latest research finds growing signs of financial strain among workers.
Nationwide marks 100 years as a modern mutual
October 1, 2026
The iconic brand looks back on its beginnings while looking ahead to serve the 21st-century consumer.
John Hilton — Editor in chief, Website
John Hilton is editor in chief, website, for InsuranceNewsNet. He specializes in annuity articles in both the website and magazine. John has covered business, politics, religion and other beats in more than 20 years as a reporter and editor at various daily newspapers. Additionally, he can be reached at john@innemail.com.
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John's Latest Stories
Florida suspends Atlantic Coast Life from writing policies in the state
October 2, 2026
Florida insurance regulators immediately suspended Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co.’s authority to operate in the state.
Risk-control index innovation grows as regulators scrutinize complexity
October 1, 2026
The indices underpinning popular life insurance and annuity products are in transition. Will innovations satisfy regulators as well as consumers?
Trust emerges as key battleground for distribution, LIMRA panel agrees
September 30, 2026
The need for trusted advice is growing as demographic, economic and technological changes reshape the market, panelists agreed.
Regular Contributors
Ayo Mseka
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 amseka@INNfeedback.com.
Ayo's Latest Stories
Helping clients prepare for one of their biggest retirement expenses
October 1, 2026
As a growing number of retirees face steep increases in healthcare costs, many financial professionals are helping them incorporate healthcare expenses into their retirement planning.
When one spouse qualifies for LTCi and the other doesn’t
September 24, 2026
Couples often face a dilemma when only one spouse qualifies for long-term-care insurance coverage, leaving them on the financial hook to pay for the expenses that are associated with the LTC costs of the spouse who has not qualified for the product.
Looking out for clients with diminished mental capacity
September 21, 2026
As some clients age, their financial advisors might take on the added task of helping them manage diminished mental capacity, which includes memory loss and poor financial judgment.
Rayne Morgan
Rayne Morgan is a journalist, copywriter and editor with over a decade of experience in digital content and print media. You can reach her at rayne.morgan@innfeedback.com.
Rayne's Latest Stories
Experts say data is golden, but only if insurers know how to leverage it
October 6, 2026
When it comes to competing in the insurance market in an age of AI, data may be “golden” but the action insurers take with that data is a more crucial differentiator, industry leaders said.
Today’s consumers have ‘zero tolerance’ for slow claims payouts
October 5, 2026
In an age where instant gratification has become the norm, thanks to rapidly advancing technology, a new study has found that modern insurance consumers are far less willing to tolerate slow insurance payouts than previous generations were.
Consumers don’t trust AI as much as insurers think they do
October 2, 2026
Insurers may be excited about deploying artificial intelligence across a growing number of business lines. Still, they must remember their clients may not feel the same, a new report from Hi Marley suggests.
Brooke E. Lacey
Brooke E. Lacey has more than 20 years of experience writing about the financial services industry. Contact her at brooke.lacey@innfeedback.com.
Brooke's Latest Stories
Majority of Americans concerned recent market highs are unsustainable
October 7, 2026
Seventy-four percent of Americans are concerned that recent market highs are unsustainable and the economy may be due for a correction.
Gen X faces ‘pension envy’ as they head into retirement
September 18, 2026
Baby boomers relied on a combination of Social Security, personal savings and a pension. Gen Xers do not have the last leg of the retirement stool.
Fed defies Trump with first interest rate hike in three years
September 16, 2026
The first rate adjustment under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and runs counter to President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for lower borrowing costs.
Anna Baluch
Anna Baluch is a finance reporter and writer with more than a decade of experience. Contact her at anna.baluch@innfeedback.com.
Anna Latest Stories
A client remarried: Does their annuity still fit?
October 7, 2026
Remarriage alone usually isn’t a reason to replace an annuity. The real question is whether the goal for the money has changed.
A record-quiet hurricane season: what it means for property insurance
October 6, 2026
For homeowners and their advisors, a quiet storm season provides an opportunity to review coverage, make adjustments.
When a client moves, their insurance plan needs to move, too
October 5, 2026
A client moving to a new state should unleash a series of insurance and financial reviews to make sure coverage and planning remain intact.
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