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
Caregiving: A challenge that costs employers billions
July 10, 2026
Caregiving is the defining workplace issue of our time, costing employers billions of dollars in lost productivity every year. One in four American adults is a caregiver, and caregiving has a ripple effect on their financial situation.
An aging population needs advisors to cut through the confusion
July 8, 2026
Three and a half years remain until 2030, a year in which a significant demographic shift is expected to rock the U.S.
How brokers can become ‘AI whisperers’
July 7, 2026
A benefits broker can become an “AI whisperer” by giving artificial intelligence tools assignments instead of asking them dumb questions.
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
SEC nears settlement with accused scammer Tai Lopez
July 9, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission is closing in on an agreement with prominent social media influencer Taino “Tai” Lopez in a civil enforcement fraud case.
PHL Variable liquidation pushed out to 2027, Connecticut regulators say
July 1, 2026
The liquidation of PHL Variable Insurance Co. will not happen until next year at the earliest, regulators said in an update Tuesday.
Georgia insurance agent wows on ‘American Idol’ — with Philmon Lee
July 1, 2026
Philmon Lee grew up tagging along as his father made music. Now he is making his own musical dreams come true, thanks to a recent run on “American Idol.”
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
Could your practice benefit from an advisory board?
July 10, 2026
Advisory boards help your firm connect with other financial professionals, obtain client feedback and build your company brand.
How can employers make benefits more meaningful?
July 9, 2026
Financial stress and the rise of supplemental benefits are two trends driving employee benefits in 2026.
How to help clients navigate the LTCi underwriting process
July 2, 2026
Agents and advisors are vital in assisting their clients with the often-challenging process of navigating long-term care insurance underwriting.
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
‘AI communication gap’ leaves negative impression on customers
July 3, 2026
Some insurers should reconsider how they use artificial intelligence for customer service, as a new Trustpilot report found that an “AI communication gap” could negatively affect consumer reviews.
AI: Building or buying? What insurers are doing
July 1, 2026
Insurers are increasingly choosing to build their own artificial intelligence solutions instead of buying someone else’s.
The overlooked retirement security risk that must be addressed
July 1, 2026
Cognitive decline can undermine a client’s retirement plan, and advisors must not be afraid to discuss that 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
Proposed legislation takes aim at Social Security shortfall
July 6, 2026
The Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 would create a 13-member commission on long-term Social Security solvency.
Retirement control is top success measure for middle class, ACLI says
June 29, 2026
Just one in four middle-class households identified having enough savings to retire at their desired age and lifestyle, a new ACLI survey finds.
Report: Many Americans paying up to 45% of annual income on auto loans
June 23, 2026
Americans are carrying nearly $1.7 trillion in auto loan debt, more than $13,800 per household. Experts say that isn’t a good recipe for financial success.
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
Banning secret hospital contract terms could cut health premiums 6.5%
July 8, 2026
Hidden provisions in hospital contracts could quietly be pushing employer healthcare costs far higher.
Built-in guaranteed annuities: What advisors should know
July 6, 2026
Fidelity Investments recently announced its Fidelity Freedom Lifetime, the latest guaranteed income option for employer plans.
The preventive insurance model: From paying claims to preventing them
July 1, 2026
How technology helps carriers prevent claims before they happen.
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