May 13, 2026

This Week's Highlights & Events

Webinar | Why Business Markets? Why Banner?

Join us for this afternoon for an insightful session as we explore one of the most underutilized—and high-potential—opportunities in today’s market: business owners.

In this webinar, we’ll break down why the business market represents such a powerful growth avenue, and how term insurance can serve as a foundational, high-volume “gateway” product to open the door to more advanced planning opportunities.

If you’re looking to grow your practice, increase production, and start more meaningful conversations, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Life Insurance

Protect CA clients from chronic illness costs. See how ExtendCare can help.

Check out the repricing of Protective Classic Choice term, effective May 1, 2026.

Producer delegate enhancement launched March 31 on the MMSD Portal.

Variable product fund substituions to occur April 24.

Join us for: Retirement Income and Healthcare Planning When the Rules May Change.

Social Media content made easy with our tool.

Keep clients on track for their financial goals.

Kick-start the new year with two of our most popular client-approved resources:

Call the FASTeam at 800.950.7372 or the Sales Desk at 800.542.5427 to order meeting-ready laminated versions of these materials.

Check out the rate changes for Allianz Life Accumulator IUL effective May 5.

Tell your clients they can get that convertible.Got clients who can't decide between term and permanent life? Our Nautical Term policy offers ter-priced coverage now and is convertibleto a permanent policy later. It allows clients to lock in healthy rates and guarantee those rates on a conversion to a permanent product.

For our Variable Life Products, we continually monitor our investment line-ups to ensure they provide quality options for you and your clients. As part of that ongoing commitment, some investment options updates occurred on May 1. Visit our Investment Options updated page for more information.

Earn CE credits with valuable insights from our Nationwide Reirement Institute experts. Our live webinars can be used for both state insurance and designation credit hours,

Rated Cases? No Problem. Corebridge QOL FlexTerm stands out.

Watch for Corebridge at the 108th PGA Championship.

Built-in optionality turns IUL cash value into retirement income.

Built-in optionality turns IUL cash value into retirement income.(QOL)

Turn longevity curiousity into planning conversations.

Check out the latest news and updates from John Hancock in Spotlight.

Close faster, sell more: Inside our enhanced purchase experience.

Help agents unlock more income potential.

Make the most of annual policy reviews.

Once case. One story. How to turn LTC into a tax planning conversation.

We're committed to helping you succeed. Check out out new resources and timely updates from National Life Group to support your ongoing growth.

Effective April 25, a streamlined application is now available in Agent Portal for RapidProtect, instant decision Indexed Universsal Life insurance.

Discover how Symetra's IUL index crediting method makes a difference.

View the latest Symetra Sales Flash.

Case study: Take their plans to greater heights with Accumulator Ascent.

Check out our new video that focuses on elevating retirement planing conversations by discussing extended care options. The video centers on one powerful question you can ssk clients to help them plan ahead without getting overwhelmed.

Join our new on demand webinar, Building Retirement Resilience: Prudential Momentum IUL with BenefitAccess Rider. It highlights how life insurance can play a more meaningful role in retirement planning when chronic illness becomes part of the picture. Check out the case study within the webinar to see how powerful this strategy can be.

How to protect the family business when it matters the most.

Spring is a time to plan ahead. See how how Income Advantage IULhelps clients do it best.

Don't let signatures slow you down.

Term Life Answers Conversion Updates - Effective May 1, 2026.

Help clients create a more equitable estate distribution using our new flyer.

The Great Wealth Transfer presents a significant opportunity for you to build meaningful relationships with female clients. Explore our client touchpoints flyer.

Join us for part 4 of the Demystifying IUL Series and learn how to take your IUL insurance illustrations to the next level with tips on premiums, distributions, aomparisons, and more.

Final Reminder: Legal & General America forms being retired May 1, 2026.

Check out our Large Case Tool kit featuring talking points, case studies, client flyers, FAQs, and social posts to help you navigate and submit higher face amount cases with confidence.

Check out the latest edition of The Lincoln Leader.

Here's a snapshot of this month's most impactful marketing and financial insights.

Join Jeff Bush, Principal at The Washington Update, and Amber Williams, SVP, Head of Client Investment Strategies at Lincoln Financial, for Markets in Motion on-demand where they break down what's driving today's markets - from economy to policy changes.

What's top of mind to business owners: priorities, pressures, and protection gaps.

Get the latest life and individual disability insurance news from Principal's New business Underwriting News.

Underwriting & New Business

Check out our latest Underwriting Hot Topic: A more precise approach to thoracic aorta underwriting.

Advanced Markets

Are your business owner clients missing this from their plans? Find out on 5/14.

Business professionals need professional business resources. Check out our BusinessPRO program offering you advanced marketing strategies and solutions that can help.

Navigating Business Succession & Readiness for Your Clients

BOLD solutions for business owners.

Save your spot: Webinar on strategies for sustaining generational wealth.

Listen to our new podcast - Turning tax season into planning opportunities.

Check out our latest edition of Advanced Market News featuring:

Planning focus: Assset positioning and life insurance
Central Intelligence
Discover what JH Solutions can do for you

Elevate your practice.

Unleash opportunities through business evaluations.

Business owners have a need for IUL - can you help? You can with our new turnkey kit.

Register for the Life Advanced Markets Spotlight Series - Business Valuation Methods.

Join us for Tactical Tuesday | Executive Benefits: Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Reward Key Employees.

Join members of National Life's Advanced Sales team as they walk through their newly released digital tool on inherited IRA required minimum distribution rules and requirements.

Hybrid Products, LTC & DI

Meet a more effective solution for rising long-term care costs. LifeCare: Built to help address inflation.

Now available: long-Term Care In-Force Quoting tool.

Check out our new producer resource: Long-Term Care Claims Value Overview.

Make the most of sales professional access for your social media strategy.

Nationwide CareMatters Suite State Approvals

Nationwide CareMatters II is now available for sale in New York
Nationwide CareMatters Annuity is now available for sale in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota
Nationwide CareMatters Annuity is targeted to launch in South Carolina on May 11th

Please note, the Nationwide CareMatters products are not approved in all states or at all firms.

Looking to grow your DI business? Start by narrowing your focus. This article highlights how specializing in niche markets can lead to stronger conversations, deeper client connections, and more meaningful income protection opportunities.

Annuity Solutions

Check out our Retirement Planning Guide. This go-to reference covers retirement plan contribution limits, eligibility requirements, target markets and more.

Discover the power of Smart Start. With the Smart Start Accumulator Series, your clients gain access to powerful features from day one—features designed to create a multiplier effect that can meaningfully enhance long-term accumulation outcomes

Check out the 2026 Retirement Planning Guide. This go-to reference covers retirement plan contribution limits, eligibility requirements, target markets and more. Click here to view the Retirement Planning Guide.

When an IRA owner passes away, their beneficiary inherits the tax-deferred assets. But what happens next?

Do you have clients who have inherited an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? The tax-deferred assets in an inherited IRA can become a valuable source of financial security, but the rules can also be complex.

Use our interactive guide to help clients understand distribution requirements, tax implications, and available strategies based on their specific circumstances.

As you have conversations about inherited IRA, your clients should also seek the advice of their tax professional to ensure the proper handling of their unique situation.