Why age alone shouldn’t rule out annuities in retirement
It’s essential to weigh the timing and type of product carefully when discussing annuities with your retired clients.
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Looking ahead: 5 touchpoints for 2026
The next 12 months are set to offer new opportunities for agents and advisors — if you’re ready. Here are five touchpoints to keep in mind as you begin to navigate the changing tides of 2026.
Trump Savings Accounts could jump-start a wealth-building era
The accounts that begin with a $1,000 seed investment could be a game-changer for families.
Regulators defend close relationships with industry
Critics allege conflicts of interest make it nearly impossible for state insurance regulators to objectively write rules.
Strong succession planning starts early: A case study
How a multigenerational practice is addressing the issues of succession planning.
Life insurance can shield your estate
State estate tax bills can threaten the inheritance of a home, family business or other assets.
The missing link in LTC planning
Help your clients change their attitude, behavior and habits in planning for future care.
How AI is reshaping the insurance industry
If insurers can get out of their own way, a reactive industry can transform into a proactive partner.
Jodie Wallis: The architect behind Manulife’s AI revolution
Manulife’s globally recognized leadership in artificial intelligence is set to expand under the guidance of Jodie Wallis, the newly appointed global chief AI officer…
Saving money and relationships — with Clare Dubé
Clare Dubé coaches people in resolving their financial conflicts while teaching financial self-care to those in the helping professions.
Annuities are for everyone — With Mike Downing co-president of Athene USA
Annuity sales are skyrocketing, and Mike Downing is on the front lines of those record-busting sales. Downing is co-president of Athene USA and chief operating officer of Athene Holding. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations and is an advocate for unlocking the demand for annuities by improving the customer experience.
Fixed annuities give clients more money to spend in retirement
Fixed annuities can maximize retirement income while providing lifetime guarantees.
4 key actions to future-proof your practice
Ways to build stronger client relationships and raise retention rates in the coming year.
RILAs: Still a teenager and already a leader
It’s difficult to imagine the demand for registered index-linked annuities fading anytime soon.
Will we need AI to monitor AI?
As we look at technology in this month’s issue, artificial intelligence jumps out as the trend that continues to receive the most buzz in the insurance industry.
AI won’t save your leadership: It will expose it
Artificial intelligence is not the magic shortcut to effectiveness.
How life insurance closes the financial confidence gap
Life insurance builds security amid consumers’ financial concerns.
The insurance industry is at ground zero in a perfect storm
For financial professionals, there has never been a better time to prepare for the Great Wealth Transfer and the increasing need for long-term care.
The Care Gap: Medicare and insurance won’t cover this
How to help clients prepare for the financial, emotional and logistical realities of long-term care.
