Hancock Talks

Hancock Talks

John Hancock Insurance

Episodes 58
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (24)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Months
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36%
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About This Podcast

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

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S1E60 Episode 60: Elevating wealth management through better client conversations

May 14, 2026 16m

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…

S1E59 Episode 59: Post-Tax Season Opportunities and Strategic Legacy Planning

Apr 29, 2026 9m

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…

S1E58 Episode 58: What’s Trending in Advanced Markets in 2026

Jan 29, 2026 15m

In this episode of Hancock Talks, host Mike Bellig is joined by Tracey Ullom, Lead Counsel and Head of John Hancock’s Advanced Markets to break down the biggest themes shaping conversations this…

S1E57 Episode 57: A new lens on longevity

Nov 12, 2025 17m

In this episode, Lindsay Hanson, CMO at John Hancock and Global Head of Behavioral Insurance Strategy at Manulife, invites us to take a closer look at the Longevity Preparedness Index — a…

S1E56 Episode 56: Insider tips to accelerate your year-end sales

Oct 08, 2025 15m

In this episode of Hancock Talks, host Mike Bellig is joined by Sarah Young, AVP of New Business Operations, and Kim Parsons, General Director of Life Underwriting. Together, they explore the…

S1E55 Episode 55: The AI advantage with Kartik Sakthivel: Saving time & closing more cases

Aug 29, 2025 17m

In this episode of Hancock Talks, we’re excited to welcome Kartik Sakthivel, CIO at LIMRA and LOMA, and Mike Bellig, our new host. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping the advisor-client…

S1E54 Episode 54: Emerging health trends — Perspectives from John Hancock’s medical director

Jun 27, 2025 18m

Join us for this month’s episode of Hancock Talks as host Carly Brooks talks with Dr. Magdalena Kluchko, a board-certified Internist and Medical Director at John Hancock. Gain valuable insights that…

S1E53 Episode 53: The Great Wealth Transfer: Insights with Adrienne Penta

May 29, 2025 22m

Tune in to this month's episode of Hancock Talks, where we’re joined by Adrienne Penta, a nationally recognized expert in estate planning, family governance and multigenerational wealth education.…

S1E52 Episode 52: Empowering Business Owners - Strategies to Retain Top Talent

Apr 24, 2025 16m

Join us as we dive into the world of small business owners and the crucial role key executives play in a company’s success. In this episode, Tracey Ullom, Associate Counsel with Advanced Markets at…

S1E51 Episode 51: Innovative sales strategies for selling to women

Mar 21, 2025 19m

Unlock the secrets to engaging with a powerful demographic in the latest episode of Hancock Talks, featuring Marti Barletta, renowned as "the First Lady of Marketing to Women." Dive deep with Marti…

S1E50 Episode 50: 2025 Outlook – Exploring Popular Predictions

Jan 13, 2025 24m

Don’t miss the latest episode of Hancock Talks for key insights on how the legislative and tax landscape impacting the life insurance industry may evolve in 2025. In this timely discussion, John…

S1E49 Episode 49: Navigating change -Year-end tips and election insights

Nov 15, 2024 35m

Don’t miss this episode of Hancock Talks as Carly Brooks and her fellow Advanced Markets’ attorneys share year-end tips and the election’s implications on tax, wealth-transfer and business planning…

S1E48 Episode 48: Empowered Aging - Insights from Dr. Char Hu, Founder of The Helper Bees

Oct 29, 2024 23m

In this special episode of Hancock Talks, Dr. Char Hu discusses his inspiring journey in the long-term care space, including founding The Helper Bees and offers valuable insights on:The growing…

S1E47 Episode 47: Strategic Insights – Hector Martinez reflects on his first 100 days leading John Hancock’s insurance division

Oct 21, 2024 33m

Join Hector Martinez, John Hancock’s new Head of Insurance, as he reflects on his first 100 days in the role. He shares his vision for the company’s future and the benefits for our producers. Key…

S1E46 Episode 46: Life Insurance Awareness Month 2024 — Key insights from Finseca

Aug 23, 2024 35m

Tune in to a special edition of Hancock Talks in celebration of Life Insurance Awareness Month. We’re excited to welcome Marc Cadin, CEO of Finseca, as he sits down with John Hancock's Carly Brooks…

S1E45 Episode 45: Business-succession planning after Connelly

Aug 22, 2024 36m

Tune in to this episode of Hancock Talks as we explore the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. U.S. on buy-selling planning. John Hancock’s Tracey Ullom joins Carly…

S1E44 Episode 44: Trade secrets — Insights from industry veterans to drive your success

Jul 18, 2024 25m

Join us for this insightful episode of Hancock Talks featuring two life insurance legends, Wayne Baldwin and Doug Koch of John Hancock. With over 100 years of combined experience, they share…

S1E43 Episode 43: Help your clients prepare for the 2026 estate tax exemption sunset - New Survivorship Guaranteed Purchase Option

Jun 24, 2024 13m

In our latest episode of Hancock Talks, join Carly Brooks, and Ana Canelos, of John Hancock’s Advanced Markets team, as they unravel the complexities of estate planning amidst the looming sunset of…

S1E42 Episode 42: Empower your success with the John Hancock underwriting advantage

May 17, 2024 13m

Join us for an engaging conversation on how our underwriting strategies can help enhance your success in our industry's most promising growth area. In this episode, Neal Halder, Vice President and…

S1E41 Episode 41: The financial surprises of retirement

Apr 11, 2024 24m

Today we are joined by Mark Berry, Variable Life Vice President at John Hancock, as he draws on his over 20 years of experience in the life insurance industry to share how you can prepare clients for…

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Hancock Talks has published 58 episodes since March 2020, covering topics in Business, Marketing.

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Hancock Talks is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 23m.

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