Insider Insights

Discover LIMRA’s Insider Insights Podcast Series where our experts discuss hot topics and key trends that are influencing the financial services industry

Episodes

Closing the Gap: How Women Are Reshaping the Future of Life Insurance

April 30, 2026 • 21 mins

Rebecca Dunne, EVP of Affiliated Distribution at National Life and Tina Beckwith CMO for LIMRA and LOMA discuss the how addressing the life insurance talent shortage and protection gap by expanding the role of women in the industry can drive stronger consumer connections and business growth

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From Confidence to Commitment: Closing the Retirement Readiness Gap

March 17, 2026 • 21 mins

Today, we're excited to have with us Bryan Hodgens, head of research at LIMRA and David Blanchett, head of retirement research at Prudential to discuss Prudential’s 2025 Global Retirement Pulse survey and what it reveals about the growing gap between how confident people feel about retirement and the concrete steps they’ve actually taken to prepare.

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Fiduciary Blind Spots: What Plan Sponsors Don’t Know Could Hurt Them

October 20, 2025 • 18 mins

Many plan sponsors don’t realize they’re fiduciaries — and that misunderstanding can lead to compliance risks and missed opportunities. In this episode, we explore the most common fiduciary blind spots, why they matter, and how service providers can help sponsors strengthen oversight and governance. Tune in for practical insights that can elevate your plan management strategy.

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Why They Walk Away: Understanding and Solving Benefit Drop-Off

September 19, 2025 • 14 mins

In this episode, we dive into the top reasons employees opt out of workplace benefits —including the disconnect between protection and perceived value, cost concerns, generational shifts, and product-specific trends that influence benefit decisions. From affordability to education, we unpack strategies that help employers boost utilization and retention. Plus, we spotlight the biggest unmet needs in today’s workforce and why benefi...

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Engaging the Next Generation: Rethinking Life Insurance for Young Consumers

September 4, 2025 • 15 mins

In this episode of Insider Insights, LIMRA’s Severine Suski and Steve Wood explore how life insurers can better engage young adults aged 24–35. Drawing from recent qualitative research, they discuss the barriers young consumers face, the emotional hurdles in purchasing life insurance, and the evolving role of social media in financial education. From TikTok to YouTube, discover how humor, authenticity, and storytelling can help car...

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Reimagining Claims with AI and Empathy

August 12, 2025 • 22 mins

Kartik Sakthivel, Chief Information Officer, LIMRA and LOMA, sits down with Brent Williams, Founder and CEO, Benekiva, to explore how AI is transforming the insurance claims process. From automating document summarization to redefining human roles through “humanomation,” they discuss how technology can enhance, not replace, the human touch in moments that matter most.

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The Leave Leap: Why Absence Management Is the Next Frontier in Workforce Benefits

July 31, 2025 • 15 mins

Pat Leary, Corporate VP of Workplace Benefits Research at LIMRA and LOMA, unpacks key findings from the 2025 Harnessing Growth in Workforce Benefits study. We explore why absence and leave management is rapidly evolving from a compliance task to a strategic imperative. From rising employee expectations to the growing complexity of state mandates and the push for integrated solutions, this conversation reveals why employers, brokers...

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AI That Acts

July 15, 2025 • 50 mins

Kartik Sakthivel, Chief Information Officer, LIMRA and LOMA, Nelson Lee, Founder, Infras (formerly iLife Technologies), and John Keddy, VP Insurance Strategy and Solutions, Lazarus AI dive into one of the most-talked about trends of the year — Agent and Agentic AI.

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Securing Retirement: Annuities, Trends, and What to Know

June 27, 2025 • 15 mins

James Caparosa, Director of Insurance Sales at Nasdaq, sits down with John Carroll, Senior Vice President and Head of Annuities at LIMRA, to explore the vital role annuities play in retirement planning and long-term financial security.

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Targeting Trust: The Rise of Financial Scams Against the Elderly

June 12, 2025 • 10 mins

Russ Anderson, Head of Fraud Prevention and Compliance Solutions at LIMRA and LOMA, as he talks about the latest fraud trends happening within the industry during his conversation with AARP’s Senior Advisor for Fraud Prevention, Jessica Prell.

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