John Hancock looks to new AI underwriting tool to slash processing time
John Hancock’s new Gen-AI powered underwriting tool may cut down preliminary processing times from one day to just 15 minutes.
Three things winning firms are doing to recruit advisors
The competition for experienced advisors is brutal.
Health care outlook: Volatility and potential coverage gaps
The outlook for health care in 2026 will be shaped by the events of 2025, with an environment of volatility and fissures in coverage that will ripple through all sectors of the health care system.
Sixth Circuit to review class certification in State Farm vehicle value suit
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed Thursday to reconsider class certification granted to plaintiffs suing State Farm over the values it assigns to totaled vehicles.
2026: The industry responds to an aging population
Life insurance sales are expected to level off, while interest in annuities will be greater than ever.
Hybrids will lead the way in product trends for 2026
Consumer behavior shifts and technological advances will drive product innovation in the coming year.
Knighthead’s big move — With Ed Massaro
CEO Ed Massaro guides Knighthead Life confidently into the U.S. annuity market with fresh tech, clean balance sheets and a long-term commitment to advisors.
Building momentum — with Lonniece McDonald
Lonniece McDonald wants to expose more people of color to the financial profession while helping students and underserved communities improve their financial literacy skills.
Start 2026 workplace benefits education now
Poor understanding of benefits presents several challenges to employers.
Take advantage of the exploding $800B IRA rollover market
Position yourself as a rollover expert and get in front of the “money in motion.”
Growing together: The power of professional study groups
Building a small village of like-minded professionals takes time.
The intelligence revolution: Insurance in the fourth industrial era
Data and artificial intelligence combine to create the insurance industry’s version of the movie War Games.
The shift toward holistic retirement planning
When it comes to planning for retirement, clients aren’t buying products anymore. They’re buying outcomes.
Looking for retirement flexibility? Annuities are the answer
Different annuity types have different features, but they all share the same basic purpose.
Education is the equalizer between surviving and thriving
Financial literacy introduces the language of money. Financial education teaches people how to use it.
How advisors can guide clients beyond doubt
The real challenge isn’t building the financial plan — it’s believing in it.
State-level trends to watch in 2026
States will focus on budget balancing, taxation and regulatory issues affecting financial professionals.
Beyond stop-loss: Smarter claim strategies for a high-cost era
More employers are turning to stop-loss as a financial buffer against unpredictable and severe medical events.
AI is here, but who will regulate it?
State and federal regulators are heading for a showdown over who will write the rules for AI.
