October 1, 2025 What H.R. 1 means for tax policy The “big beautiful bill” makes some significant changes for businesses and individuals.
October 1, 2025 The Fed rate debate: How insurers cope with interest rates Interest rates are (likely) on the move. Any movement in rates has a corresponding impact on both life insurers and policyholders.
October 1, 2025 Surprise your clients – with life insurance! Clients and prospects may not know how powerful life insurance products can be.
October 1, 2025 Don’t let annuity ‘myths’ block their adoption More employers are interested in including annuities in their defined contribution plan, but misunderstandings abound.
October 1, 2025 The GOAT of advice — with Alyson Burkett Alyson Burkett was inspired by a familiar creature to found a practice based on providing advice in a nonthreatening atmosphere.
October 1, 2025 How to overcome long-term care talk avoidance Clients tend to put off planning for their future LTC. Here is how to overcome their reluctance to discuss care needs.
October 1, 2025 What CROPS are you sowing? Identifying niche markets and distinct prospect demographics along with unique methods to serve them.
October 1, 2025 AI’s ‘thoughts’ on the future of indexed products Indexed universal life and indexed annuities have always been innovating and advancing, morphing with markets, regulation and technology.
October 1, 2025 Building trust through the power of storytelling Grow your community and increase your clients’ trust by sharing who you are.
September 1, 2025 My Best Day in Life Insurance Behind every policy is a story. Agents reflect on the life-changing moments that define why they do what they do — and why life insurance matters more than ever.
September 1, 2025 Fiscal fitness — with Jeff Smith and Jennifer Scherer Jeff Smith and Jennifer Scherer joined forces to educate clients and the public about financial and physical wellness.
September 1, 2025 The best of both worlds: Career and independent agents — With MassMutual’s Paul LaPiana MassMutual’s Paul LaPiana on blending career and independent channels while staying true to core offerings.
September 1, 2025 What’s next for the Federal Insurance Office? Why the FIO continues to face calls for its abolition.
September 1, 2025 The Pied Piper Principle: Why the best leaders attract the best talent Attitude makes all the difference in attracting people to follow you.
September 1, 2025 Who’s the biggest winner during Life Insurance Awareness Month? When advisors use LIAM to position themselves as trusted sources of information, everybody wins.
September 1, 2025 Annuities & Life Insurance: From ‘live on’ to ‘leave on’ How an annuity death benefit rider can strengthen legacy planning.
September 1, 2025 Independent contractor update: Federal retreat, state gains momentum New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with an approach to the independent contractor classification.
September 1, 2025 Life insurance awareness gets an innovative makeover in 2025 There are a couple of givens when it comes to life insurance: nearly everybody needs it, and not nearly enough people have it.
September 1, 2025 Retaining top talent – a short-term arrangement? A retention bonus plan can reward top performers while building a loyal workforce.