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.
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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
Initiative looks at how caregiving impacts workplace benefits
June 11, 2026
Caregiving is reshaping the workplace, employee benefits and long-term financial security.
CMS: No plans to eliminate Medicare brokers
June 9, 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services does not plan to eliminate Medicare brokers or limit their ability to assist people in obtaining coverage.
A foundation of faith — with Cheryl D. George
June 1, 2026
Cheryl D. George is on a mission to protect her clients, serve her community and spread love to the other side of the world.
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
ACA premium shock: Health insurers request hikes up to 30% for 2027
June 11, 2026
Soaring medical service costs and the expiration of pandemic-era federal premium subsidies are driving the steep rate hike requests.
Lawsuit: UnitedHealth misled seniors into dropping Medicare benefits
June 10, 2026
A federal appeals court will hear arguments next month on lawsuit challenging how UnitedHealthcare markets Medicare Advantage plans.
Greg Lindberg moves to halt $1.65B restitution order, claims he ‘overpaid’
June 10, 2026
Greg Lindberg is asking a federal court to halt ongoing asset sales tied to a $1.655 billion restitution order, arguing that the government’s math is wrong.
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
How AI is moving health-care costs in the wrong direction
June 5, 2026
Although AI was expected to reduce costs in health care, emerging evidence suggests that it may be increasing spending for many payers.
Millennials are ready to bring their advisor to the family table
June 1, 2026
Younger investors want an advisor to serve as a facilitator for cross-generational retirement and financial planning discussions, while older investors are largely declining to take that step.
Economic pressures make boomerang living the new normal
May 18, 2026
Returning home to live with their parents is becoming a defining feature of life for many young adults, according to Thrivent’s fifth annual Boomerang Kids 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
Will rising retirement needs spark an annuity boom?
June 10, 2026
Research suggests the average American believes they need nearly $1.5 million in savings to comfortably retire.
PwC: Turning AI risks into opportunities can bring competitive advantage
June 8, 2026
Those leaders who turn AI risks into opportunities can set their brand apart from the crowd, a PwC executive says.
Living longer, retiring poorer: Why fragmented systems are failing Americans
June 8, 2026
Americans are now living around 10 to 15 years longer than before, but many still haven’t adopted financial planning to match that longevity.
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
Allianz studies why 42% of Americans retire sooner than expected
June 4, 2026
According to a new Allianz study, 54% of Americans say they would retire immediately if they won the lottery.
Cryptocurrency legislation takes one step forward with bipartisan support
May 28, 2026
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee recently in a bipartisan vote. If it becomes law, what will it mean?
Beyond the S&P 500: The case for RILA diversification
May 13, 2026
New data from Equitable reveals that diversifying into less understood or potentially more volatile asset classes, like small-caps or emerging markets, is worth considering.
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
Oklahoma’s insurance reform: What it means for advisors nationwide
June 12, 2026
New Oklahoma legislation requires insurers to file proposed rate changes and supporting information before rates take effect.
S&P Global analysis: Why P&C insurer profitability surged in Q1 2026
June 9, 2026
The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry achieved record-breaking underwriting profitability in the first quarter of 2026.
Why advisors should be talking about life settlements
June 3, 2026
Recent five-year data from the Life Insurance Settlement Association tells an interesting story about the life settlement business.
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