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Crump Insights

Crump Life Insurance Services

50 episodes

1 week ago

Long-term care (LTC) insurance is evolving fast. In this episode, Rick Stewart from Crump explains how product innovation is reshaping the industry around flexible, client-focused solutions. Life insurance combo products and annuities with LTC riders are now among the fastest-growing options. Add to that, joint policies for couples and new short-term care plans, and financial professionals have more opportunities to meet a wide range of budgets, ages, and care needs. Find out how to help your...

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Long-term care (LTC) insurance is evolving fast. In this episode, Rick Stewart from Crump explains how product innovation is reshaping the industry around flexible, client-focused solutions. Life insurance combo products and annuities with LTC riders are now among the fastest-growing options. Add to that, joint policies for couples and new short-term care plans, and financial professionals have more opportunities to meet a wide range of budgets, ages, and care needs. Find out how to help your...

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Crump Insights

The New Shape of Long-Term Care Insurance: Flexible, Versatile, and Accessible

Long-term care (LTC) insurance is evolving fast. In this episode, Rick Stewart from Crump explains how product innovation is reshaping the industry around flexible, client-focused solutions. Life insurance combo products and annuities with LTC riders are now among the fastest-growing options. Add to that, joint policies for couples and new short-term care plans, and financial professionals have more opportunities to meet a wide range of budgets, ages, and care needs. Find out how to help your...

1 week ago

15 minutes

Crump Insights

The Power of Connection: Prudential’s Blueprint to Black Wealth in Action

Looking for ways to build stronger client connections while addressing wealth gaps? In this episode, we delve into Prudential’s Blueprints to Black Wealth initiative and its impact in the industry. Crump's Sales Director, Jill Coyne, talks with Keita Cline, Prudential's Vice President of Business Development and Market Expansion. They share insights on how the platform empowers financial professionals to connect with broader communities through culturally relevant financial strategies. We als...

1 month ago

16 minutes

Crump Insights

OBBBA Unlocked: Timely Opportunities for Life Insurance Planning

If you’ve been asking, “What now?” after the OBBBA, this episode provides the strategies to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence. Senior VP of Crump Advanced Sales, Carly Brooks, joins us to dig into the planning opportunities, like dynasty trusts, ILITs, grantor vs. non-grantor strategies, and the evolving role of life insurance in legacy preservation. She also shares insights for business owners, high-net-worth families, and nonprofits navigating the expanded excise tax rul...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Crump Insights

Review, Refresh, Retain: The Power of Policy Review

Life insurance policies aren’t “set it and forget it” assets — they need to evolve with clients’ lives. In this episode, we break down why policy reviews are essential, how to ask the right questions, and how to identify opportunities to protect clients and grow your practice. You’ll hear real-world success stories, learn the step-by-step review process, and discover how partnering with Crump gives you the tools, resources, and expertise to make policy review a seamless part of your business....

2 months ago

21 minutes

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The $15 Million Question: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for You and Your Clients

Get the clarity you need on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — the sweeping tax bill signed into law on July 4, 2025. What changed? What didn't? And most importantly — how does it impact your clients’ planning strategies and bottom line? Guest Carma McCallie, JD, CAP, VP of Advanced Sales at Crump, joins us to unpack the key provisions and highlight smart planning opportunities you can act on before year-end.

3 months ago

16 minutes

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Lock in Growth Without the Risk — How FIAs Fit in Today’s Market

In this episode, we break down why fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) are gaining renewed attention in today’s volatile market. Alissa Hufford, Sales Director at the Crump Annuity Solution Center, joins the podcast to cover key selling points like principal protection amid market volatility, tax-deferred growth, and competitive income options — including lifetime income riders. With interest rates at multi-year highs and clients sitting on record levels of cash, FIAs offer a timely solution for t...

5 months ago

14 minutes

Crump Insights

Disability Insurance: The Underrated Financial Safety Net

If your client’s next paycheck was their last for the next four years — what would they do? In this episode, we dig into why Disability Insurance (DI) is a critical (yet often overlooked) part of a sound financial plan. Kenny Russell and Michael Prothe discuss how to position DI as income protection, break down common client misconceptions, and offer practical tips for starting the conversation. With over 90% of DI claims tied to illness, not accidents, this is a must-listen for financial pro...

6 months ago

31 minutes

Crump Insights

Balancing Control and Tax Efficiency with Survivorship Standby Trusts

In this episode, we explore the Survivorship Standby Trust (SST), an innovative estate planning strategy that balances tax savings and control. Tom McKay, Director, Advanced Sales at Crump, who has personally implemented this strategy, walks us through how it works, who it benefits, and why it's an essential consideration for flexible estate planning. Gain key insights into optimizing wealth transfer with built-in flexibility.

7 months ago

22 minutes

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The Only Thing Constant is Change: Part 1 - How to Build Flexibility into Your Estate Plan with Trusts

With a new administration, ongoing policy changes, expiring tax laws, and economic uncertainty — estate and business planning has never been more complex. In this episode, Carma McCallie, Vice President of Advanced Sales at Crump, breaks down the importance of building flexibility into estate plans using trusts. Learn how to navigate potential tax changes, avoid "analysis paralysis," and ensure your plan can adapt to whatever the future holds.

8 months ago

21 minutes

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The Only Thing Constant is Change: Part 2 - Business Succession Planning in the Year Ahead

Business owners face a unique set of challenges when it comes to succession planning — especially in a rapidly changing legal and economic environment. In this episode, Carma McCallie returns to discuss how tax law changes, recent Supreme Court rulings, and evolving trust strategies impact business succession planning. Discover key insights on grantor trusts, business entity conversions, and life insurance strategies to help secure the future of your business.

8 months ago

17 minutes

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Part 4: The Art of Field Underwriting: Knowing Your Client

We conclude our four-part series with Crump President & CEO Mike Martini and Senior Vice President and Head of Underwriting Chris Cook discussing the art of field underwriting. No one knows your client like you do, and with the data sources available today, field underwriting is more important than ever. Gathering information and preparing clients for the process upfront can turn what used to be a months-long approval into days—or even minutes.

12 months ago

22 minutes

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Part 3: Genetic Testing and Life Insurance: The Facts, the Myths, and the Future

In part three, Mike Martini, President & CEO of Crump, and Chris Cook, SVP of Underwriting at Crump, delve into the timely topic of genetic testing and its impact on life insurance underwriting. They discuss the regulatory landscape across states and for insurance carriers, sharing how Crump is a trusted resource for professionals handling client cases involving medical histories with genetic testing.

1 year ago

13 minutes

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Part 2: Preventive Health and Longevity: Innovations and Wellness Programs Shaping Life Insurance

In part two of our special series, we learn why it's more than just life insurance—it's living insurance. Mike Martini, President & CEO of Crump, and Chris Cook, SVP of Underwriting at Crump, discuss how preventive health screenings are transforming the life insurance industry. Learn about cutting-edge tests like the Galleri® cancer test and Prenuvo's full-body MRI, which help policyholders monitor their health post-issue and catch issues early. Hear personal experiences and how these inn...

1 year ago

23 minutes

Crump Insights

Part 1: Industry Evolutions in Product Benefits and Underwriting Innovations

We open our four-part series with Crump President & CEO Mike Martini and Senior VP of Underwriting Chris Cook discussing the evolution of life insurance, featuring historically low pricing and innovative products like VUL and IUL. They explore the shift from traditional death benefits to products centered on wealth accumulation and healthy living. Plus, learn about the rise of "living insurance," where post-issue wellness monitoring helps policyholders maintain better health. With innovat...

1 year ago

24 minutes

Crump Insights

Exploring Non-Qualified Benefits to Retain Top Talent

The market for top talent remains tight, particularly for small business owners. With year-end planning and benefits season underway, now is an ideal time for business owners to consider or review executive compensation plans. In this timely episode, Tom McKay, Director, Crump Advanced Sales joins us to share how these conversations can lead to cost-effective and tax advantaged opportunities for business owners to enhance compensation for key employees.

1 year ago

23 minutes

Crump Insights

Update: DOL Fiduciary Rule on Hold After Successful Challenge By Insurance Industry

Implementation of the Department of Labor's Retirement Security Rule is on hold after a successful challenge by Finseca, the American Council of Life Insurers and several other insurance trade organizations. Texas Federal Court Judge Reed O'Connor said the industry is "virtually certain" to succeed in claims against the DOL. So what does this mean for financial professionals, the insurance industry, and recommendations related to transfers from qualified plans? Download this episode to hear&...

1 year ago

10 minutes

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Unlocking Success: Navigating the Foreign Nationals Life Insurance Market

According to US Census data, 14% of the US population, or 46 million, are foreign-born and/or non-citizens. This represents a significant life insurance sales opportunity, as foreign nationals seek safety and security from US life insurance carriers. In this episode, our Crump experienced professionals explore the opportunity. Joining us: Jess Metz, Regional Director, Crump Karl Heideman, CLU, FLMI, AIRC, ARA, ACS, ALU, Director, Crump Advanced Sales Carma McCallie, JD, Vice President, Crum...

1 year ago

16 minutes

Crump Insights

Obesity Management Advancements: What It Means for Obtaining Life Insurance

With roughly 40 percent of Americans in the overweight or obese category and as little as 12 percent of U.S. adults considered metabolically healthy, obesity plays a major role in life insurance underwriting. In this episode, Emily Bancroft, MS, ALMI, AIRC, ACS, ALU Certified Underwriter and Senior Underwriter at Crump Life Insurance Services, joins us to share advances in obesity management which aid in underwriting.

1 year ago

18 minutes

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What to Watch for From Washington D.C. in 2024 with Crump's Joy Dawe and Jon Whitacre

With an election year ahead and key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 sunsetting on December 31, 2025, the year ahead lays the foundation for what could be a significant impact on clients' estate planning strategies in the years to come. In this episode, Joy Dawe, Senior Vice President, Market Conduct, and Jon Whitacre, JD, CLU, ChFC, Director of Advanced Sales, preview the regulatory and tax implications facing our clients.

1 year ago

24 minutes

Crump Insights

Digital Innovation and Tools Continue to Impact the Life Insurance Industry

We are hearing A LOT about AI, or artificial intelligence. But how is it impacting the life insurance industry? How are carriers integrating AI into their underwriting platforms? And how can insurance producers and financial professionals use digital tools to enhance and grow their practice? In this timely season opening download, Crump Vice President of Digital Solutions Travis Phillips shares his insights.

1 year ago

15 minutes