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Insurance Influencer Series | Carrier Perspective: Key Trends in Product Development, Underwriting & Distribution
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The pace of change in insurance has never been faster. In this episode, carrier leaders unpack what’s driving new product design, evolving underwriting approaches, and modern distribution strategies — and what those shifts mean for financial professionals and their client relationships.
Crump Host: Joe Johns, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer
Guests:
- MassMutual Strategic Distributors: Josh Lubas, CLTC, ALHC, Head of Life & Disability Distribution
- Lincoln Financial: Stevan Cohen, VP, National Sales Manager
- Banner Life: Fred Tavan, SVP, Chief Pricing Officer, Chief Actuary
This episode is part of Crump’s Insurance Influencer series — conversations with carriers, independent financial professionals, and institutional organizations on how risk management solutions are evolving. Carrier Perspective — Episode 1 of 5.
Disclosure:
Stevan Cohen is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc., a wholesaling broker-dealer affiliate of Lincoln Financial. Remarks are the participants' thoughts only and are not necessarily representative of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln is not affiliated with the other carriers mentioned.
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