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Those nearing retirement need a plan to create income from their savings.

We are firmly in the “ber” months, and it’s time for InsuranceNewsNet’s annual look at indexed products.

There is an opportunity for advisors to build awareness and understanding, which could lead to action when the time is right.

How to inoculate your clients against the bad advice they will hear from popular talking heads and family members.

Whole life insurance and real estate share some of the same characteristics.

Preplanning is another way of protecting families.

Indexed universal life insurance has sparked curiosity and confusion, creating an opportunity for professionals to turn interest into understanding and trust.

The need for trusted advice is growing as demographic, economic and technological changes reshape the market, panelists agreed.

An industry focus on treating metabolic health and reduce obesity and related disease will benefit insurers, a LIMRA panel said.

Life insurers must rethink how they reach consumers, develop financial advisers and design products, a LIMRA panel agreed.

Industry consolidation is entering a new phase as companies shift focus from acquiring businesses to investing in what they have.

While life insurance and annuity sales are both at or near record highs, the industry still faces many challenges, LIMRA CEO David Levenson said.

As insurers invest in automation and generative AI, routine administrative work is expected to decline. Experts say human judgment, compliance expertise and customer relationships will remain essential to the industry’s future.

Marketed to high earners as a powerful, tax-free vehicle for building retirement wealth, indexed universal life insurance now faces intense scrutiny over hidden fees and complex structures.

John Nichols knows that no one achieves success alone; it takes mentorship to survive and thrive in a business that’s tough to break into.

After an eight-year NFL career, Patrick Crayton is tackling the entrepreneurial world by launching his own Farmers Insurance agency from the ground up in Carrollton, Texas.

Being independent enhances the producer’s ability to respond quickly to client needs and emerging market trends.

The industry must combine innovative technology with trusted professional guidance and a renewed commitment to consumer education.

Technology can’t replace a personal connection with someone you trust.