Hancock Talks

Now there's an easy way to gain ideas that can help grow your business. Our informative podcast series designed for financial professionals offers insights into life insurance trends and opportunities — both in the industry and at John Hancock—with a focus on tactics that can help drive your life insurance sales. Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.MLINY030920035

Hancock Talks is a business podcast hosted by John Hancock Insurance, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

John Hancock Insurance hosts Hancock Talks, a business show with 60 episodes published.

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  Episode 63: A new era of protection

  Oct 1, 202614 minS1

  In this month’s episode of Hancock Talks, host Rob Carney, Head of Insurance Sales & Distribution, sits down with Meghan Kindelan, AVP, US Product Management, and Sue Pirog, Chief Underwriter, to discuss how today’s life insurance solutions are evolving to meet changing client needs. From balancing guarantees and growth potential to enhancing the underwriting experience, they share practical insights to help you deliver more value to clients. Tune in to learn: Flexible protection strategies. Explore how permanent life insurance can potentially provide both guaranteed protection and long-term growth, and why term coverage can be a valuable starting point for long-term client relationships. Needs-based planning. Discover how leading with client goals, rather than products, can help uncover the right solution and create stronger long-term relationships. A modern underwriting experience. Hear how we’re using streamlined processes, digital capabilities, and a new underwriting philosophy to make it easier to do business. Listen now to learn how product innovation and underwriting enhancements can help you meet more client needs and strengthen long-term relationships. Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. MLINY092126130-0

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  Episode 62: Real people. Real impact.

  Aug 20, 202628 minS1

  Join us for this month’s episode of Hancock Talks as Matt Gibson, Head of Longevity and Behavioral Insurance Enablement at John Hancock, discusses how producers can help their clients prepare for longer, healthier lives. Through personal stories and actionable insights, he shares new ways to connect protection, health, and longevity in client conversations. Tune in to learn: A changing client mindset: What today’s clients expect from life insurance beyond protection. Stories that connect: Real-life examples that help clients see the impact of better health, early detection, and long-term planning. Meaningful client conversations: Practical questions and strategies to help clients think differently about their future and what it takes to be prepared for it. Listen now to discover how longevity can help deepen client relationships and create more impactful planning conversations. Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. MLINY081926215-2

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  Episode 61: What underwriters are watching now and what it means for your cases

  Jun 24, 202618 minS1

  Join us for this month’s episode of Hancock Talks as Dr. Magdalena Kluchko, Chief Medical Director at John Hancock, shares her expert perspective on how ongoing changes in underwriting are reshaping risk assessment and influencing your cases. This conversation offers valuable insights to help you better understand underwriting decisions and enhance client outcomes. Tune in to learn: Smarter decisions: How underwriting is shifting from simple snapshots to a more complete, data-driven view of a client’s health. Key trends: What to know about GLP-1 medications, early detection tools, and other emerging medical developments. Producer tips: Practical ways to improve case outcomes through early collaboration and more complete medical information. Listen now to gain practical insights that can help you navigate today’s evolving underwriting landscape. Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. MLINY062326187-2

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  Episode 60: Elevating wealth management through better client conversations

  May 14, 202616 minS1

  Join us for this month’s episode of Hancock Talks as Jagruti Panwala, financial strategist, entrepreneur, and industry leader, shares her practical perspectives on building trust, simplifying complex planning, and supporting the evolving needs of high-net-worth business owners. Tune in to learn how to: Build stronger client trust: How shared experience and industry alignment can create deeper connections. Address key planning challenges: Including liquidity, long-term wealth, and legacy goals. Simplify the planning process: Make complex conversations clearer and easier for clients to act on. Listen now and discover new ways to deepen client relationships and deliver stronger outcomes. FOR AGENT USE ONLY. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE USED WITH THE PUBLIC. Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. MLINY051426412-4

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  Episode 59: Post-Tax Season Opportunities and Strategic Legacy Planning

  Apr 29, 202610 minS1

  This month on Hancock Talks we welcome Meg Patterson, an attorney with John Hancock’s Advanced Markets team, to discuss how to turn tax conversations into opportunities for broader wealth planning. Meg shares practical guidance on: Reframing tax conversations Rethinking retirement assets Using life insurance as a tool for tax efficiency and legacy planning This episode offers financial professionals actionable insights to help clients move from understanding last year’s results to making strategic choices about what comes next. Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. MLINY042826873-4

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