Voices of LTCI

The Voices of LTCI podcast features in-depth conversations with industry leaders and innovators. Join the CEO of The Helper Bees, Char Hu, as he and his guests explore the historical events, latest trends, challenges, and opportunities for long-term care insurance.

Voices of LTCI is a business podcast hosted by The Helper Bees, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Helper Bees hosts Voices of LTCI, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Evolution of Long-Term Care Insurance: History, Mistakes, and Looking Ahead with Jim Glickman

  Jun 9, 202539 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Voices of LTCI, we sit down with Jim Glickman: actuary, reinsurer, and one of the original builders of the long-term care insurance industry. If you’ve ever attended the ILTCI Conference, you have Jim to thank — he helped launch it.</p><p>We talk about how he got pulled into LTCI in the early ’80s, how he helped create LifeCare Assurance, and why his unique model still stands out today. Jim also breaks down the biggest lessons the industry has learned (and still needs to learn), from underwriting to rate stabilization to getting group LTCI right...

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  Episode #5

  How Carol Barbour Is Using Data to Redefine Aging and LTC Insurance

  May 5, 202527 minS2

  <p><b>In this episode of Voices of Long-Term Care Insurance, we sit down with Carol Barbour, President & CEO of Vigor Health, whose career has consistently been a decade ahead of the curve. From pioneering aging-in-place care models in the ’80s to building a tech-forward wellness company in 2022, Carol shares how data, engagement, and behavioral change are transforming the future of aging—and long-term care insurance.</b></p><p><b>Topics we explore:</b></p><b>How Carol helped launch Friends Life Care and the continuing care-at-home movement</b><b>Why early engagement and predictive modeling make wellness programs actually work...

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  Episode #4

  Vince Bodnar is Shifting LTCI Industry Perspectives

  Aug 28, 202438 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Voices of LTCI podcast, we sit down with Vince Bodnar, Senior Advisor at Alvarez & Marsal Financial Services Industry Group, LLC. Vince, a renowned figure in the long-term care insurance industry, shares his journey and insights spanning over three decades. From the inception of long-term care products in the late 1980s to contemporary challenges and innovations, Vince provides a comprehensive look at the industry's evolution.</p><p>Tune in to hear Vince’s unique perspective on the importance of connection and innovation in advancing the field. Whether you’re new to LTCI or a seasoned prof...

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  Episode #3

  John Palmer redefines meaningful LTCI solutions

  Jul 31, 202427 minS2

  <p>Join us on the latest episode of Voices of LTCI where our host Char Hu, PhD sits down with John Palmer, COO and Chief Innovation Officer at North American Life & Health, a GE Company to discuss: <br/><br/>💡 The challenges and rewards of introducing wellness programs in the industry. <br/><br/>🔄 The evolving landscape of long-term care insurance and the importance of continuous learning and iteration.<br/><br/>🚀 Palmer focuses on innovation in long-term care insurance, leveraging his operational expertise to drive efficiency and improve services for policyholders <br/><br/>Don't miss out on this insightful conversation where Palmer redefines me...

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  Bruce Stahl: Inside Reinsurance for LTCI

  Jun 26, 202419 minS0

  <p>Today we welcome Bruce Stahl, Senior VP and Head of U.S. Individual Health at RGA. In this episode, he highlights his career journey, from his initial involvement in the late '80s to his significant role in shaping insurance products and navigating industry shifts.</p><p>Bruce also shares a story about a time he was asked to price a single premium policy. When comparing his results to other policies in the market he found that one single premium policy was about a third of the price. It appeared that the company actually forgot to renew the lapsed...

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