From market trends and long-term care planning to technology, advisor engagement, and emerging risks, the conversations connected big-picture developments with the everyday realities of insurance distribution. Just as important was the spirit of collaboration: a willingness to ask questions, exchange experiences, and learn from different perspectives.

In an industry defined by constant change, the opportunity to step away from day-to-day demands and engage in thoughtful, candid conversation with peers is more important than ever. That was the value at the heart of the Saltzman Associates Insurance & Annuity Executive Roundtable event, where professionals gathered to discuss the market forces, regulatory priorities, technology developments, and emerging risks shaping the future of insurance, annuities, structured products,

Strong equity market performance fueled Saltzman Associates Composite Group growth in June. Overall annuity sales increased 8 percent in the month as registered annuity products surg the fixed annuity segment to the registered annuity segment. Despite the geopolitical uncertainty and declines in the equity markets in Q1, investors seemed to be unphased and strong growth in both traditional VA products and registered index-linked (RILA) products drove the Composite Group annu