The Care Gap: Medicare and insurance won’t cover this
November 1, 2025
How to help clients prepare for the financial, emotional and logistical realities of long-term care.
InsuranceNewsNet Editorial Staff
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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
Demystifying the index marketplace — With Sheryl Moore
October 1, 2025
When carriers want feedback on a new product, they turn to Sheryl Moore, CEO of Wink Inc. Moore is obsessed with everything concerning indexed life and annuity products and believes agents and advisors should think in simpler terms about these life-changing products.
The best of both worlds: Career and independent agents — With MassMutual’s Paul LaPiana
September 1, 2025
MassMutual’s Paul LaPiana on blending career and independent channels while staying true to core offerings.
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 [email protected].
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Susan's Latest Stories
Market factors or government policies? Opinions differ on lowering drug costs
April 23, 2026
One of the few opinions that Americans across the political spectrum agree on – prescription drug costs are too high. But what can be done to lower those costs? That’s where opinions differ.
Health insurers used hidden online tracking tools, lawsuits allege
April 22, 2026
In less than a year, four claims filed against major health insurers allege the companies used hidden tracking tools on their websites to record users’ most sensitive health queries in real time, then transmitted that data to third-party firms.
Don’t let caregiving derail your clients’ retirement
April 15, 2026
Nearly one-quarter of U.S. adults (23%) are members of the Sandwich Generation, and this generation may be the next wave of America’s retirement crisis.
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 [email protected].
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John's Latest Stories
Iowa widow claims premium-financed IUL plan jeopardized family farm
April 27, 2026
An Iowa widow has filed suit against two life insurers, alleging a complex estate-planning strategy using IUL left her family’s debt-free farmland at risk.
NAIC regulators debate the scope of AI guardrails
April 24, 2026
State insurance regulators are at the implementation phase of guidance on artificial intelligence, following broader adoption of a model bulletin.
Prudential extends Japan sales ban another 6 months at a total $1B loss
April 21, 2026
Prudential of Japan is not ready to resume sales after a 90-day ban following widespread misconduct, Prudential Financial CEO Andy Sullivan said Tuesday.
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 [email protected].
Ayo's Latest Stories
The gap between policy awareness and investor conversations
April 28, 2026
A concerning gap exists between widespread investor awareness of policy issues and meaningful planning conversations that address these risks, a recent survey revealed.
Younger investors turn to ‘finfluencers’
April 27, 2026
Young investors may seek out finfluencers because they feel more connected with them in terms of their background, age or life situation.
6 in 10 Americans struggle with financial decisions
April 20, 2026
Only 40% of Americans are extremely or very confident in their ability to make and execute financial decisions, according to a Corebridge Financial survey.
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 [email protected].
Rayne's Latest Stories
Could Colorado’s new home insurance bill catch on in other states?
April 14, 2026
Industry experts are weighing whether a new home insurance bill introduced in Colorado could spur other states to similar action
AI won’t solve the workforce crisis; here’s what will
April 13, 2026
Thousands of insurance professionals are expected to retire from the industry in the next 10-15 years. How will the industry respond?
Can AI be trusted for premium finance planning?
April 1, 2026
Experts say it’s possible, but it’s not without risk.
Brooke E. Lacey
Brooke E. Lacey has more than 20 years of experience writing about the financial services industry. Contact her at [email protected].
Brooke's Latest Stories
Life insurance premium surges, but coverage is still falling short for many
April 23, 2026
Despite individual life insurance new annualized premium surging 10% in 2025, the fourth record-setting year in the past five, just
Life insurers post modest gains following record 2024, S&P Global finds
April 8, 2026
The life insurance industry experienced a 4.3% increase in total direct premiums and considerations in 2025, reaching a record high of $1.09 trillion.
How annuities can enhance retirement income for post-pension clients
March 23, 2026
How annuities can replace bond and cash allocations to enhance retirement income security for current and future retirees.
Anna Baluch
Anna Baluch is a finance reporter and writer with more than a decade of experience. Contact her at [email protected].
Anna Latest Stories
Life insurance tips: 5 underwriting concerns for clients living abroad
April 22, 2026
Advisors are increasingly asked how to structure life insurance for those whose careers, families, and finances span multiple countries.
Life insurance for gig economy power earners: what advisors need to know
April 21, 2026
Just as anyone else, gig economy power earners need life insurance to replace income that would stop the moment they quit working.
Sell more, cover better as telematics get smarter
April 13, 2026
Eighty-eight percent of fleets reported they use telematics for safety, yet only 30% share their data with insurers, according to SambaSafety’s 2025 telematics report.
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