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.
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
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.
Meet Susan Rupe
Susan's Latest Stories
Annuities to play a larger role in workplace retirement plans
November 11, 2026
Insurers expect guaranteed retirement income solutions to play a larger role in workplace retirement plans, especially through integration into managed accounts and target-date funds.
The 6X Formula for leveraging content marketing with AI
November 10, 2026
Every advisor is bombarded with advertising and marketing content, so how can you cut through the clutter?
Lead with AI or risk being left behind
November 10, 2026
Artificial intelligence can help advisors create a new client journey to make insurance “the new cool.”
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.
Meet John Hilton
John's Latest Stories
Regulators advance shorter, streamlined annuity buyers guide
November 10, 2026
The Annuity Buyer’s Guide Working Group approved a shorter buyer’s guide designed to give consumers updated annuity information.
Genworth reports loss of $41M in CEO Tom McInerney’s final earnings
November 6, 2026
Genworth Financial reported a third-quarter net loss of $41 million as longtime CEO Tom McInerney delivered his final earnings report.
Prudential earnings dip as Japan sales suspension offsets U.S. growth
November 5, 2026
Prudential Financial reported lower third-quarter earnings Wednesday as a sales suspension in Japan offset strong growth in annuity sales.
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
How advisors can help frugal retirees finally enjoy their savings
November 2, 2026
A well-structured decumulation plan can balance lifestyle goals with essential expenses and turn a nest egg into sustainable retirement income.
Retaining clients by giving them a memorable experience
October 23, 2026
Successful advisors know that client retention is at the heart of every thriving practice.
Helping widowed clients navigate their new financial reality
October 21, 2026
One of the most important things advisors can do is recognize that grief doesn’t follow a financial-planning timeline.
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
AI: Going beyond the chatbot
November 1, 2026
How independent agents can leverage artificial intelligence for sales.
What AI transformation really means for insurance jobs and skills
October 9, 2026
As advances in artificial intelligence create new roles in the insurance industry and transform more traditional ones, industry experts say the key skills needed in this new age are more about practical application of AI rather than just being able to use technology itself.
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.
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
Are Americans financially prepared to age where and how they want?
October 15, 2026
Although most Americans want to age at home should they need long-term care, many are not prepared financially.
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.
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
The inheritance gap: Helping clients plan for money that hasn’t arrived
November 9, 2026
Some clients plan their financial future around an expected inheritance, but relying on money not guaranteed can create unnecessary risks.
Turning expanded eligibility into a better coverage plan for federal clients
November 4, 2026
Advisors with current and former federal employees as clients should review life insurance requirements now that added coverage is available.
What to do when your client wants to cash out their annuity
November 1, 2026
How can advisors best help clients understand the benefits and drawbacks of surrendering an annuity contract?
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