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Hancock Talks

Booking Overview

This is a monthly interview series focused on life insurance sales, underwriting, and advanced wealth-planning strategies for financial professionals, featuring primarily John Hancock subject-matter experts alongside occasional outside industry practitioners. Credible pitches would include insurance and underwriting specialists, advanced-markets attorneys, wealth strategists, and advisors serving high-net-worth business owners; booking is likely medium difficulty because guests need strong technical expertise and a close fit with the show's insurance and financial-services focus.

Metrics

Episodes: 61

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jhins_web_requests@jhancock.com

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Practicing financial professionals, insurance specialists, attorneys, medical or underwriting experts, and wealth strategists with direct experience relevant to life insurance and advanced planning.
Required Achievements:  
Industry leadership, Specialized professional expertise, Experience advising high-net-worth clients or financial professionals, Practical case and planning experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Magdalena Kluchko - Data-driven Underwriting, Glp-1 Medications, Early Detection Tools, Emerging Medical Developments, And Improving Life Insurance Case Outcomes

Jagruti Panwala - Client Trust, Wealth Planning For High-net-worth Business Owners, Liquidity, Legacy Goals, And Simplifying Complex Financial Conversations

Meg Patterson - Post-tax-season Planning, Tax-efficient Use Of Life Insurance, Retirement Assets, And Legacy Planning

Recent Topics

Life Insurance, Underwriting, Wealth Management, Estate Planning, Financial Planning

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Hancock Talks
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Episode 63: A new era of protection

October 01, 2026

In this month’s episode of Hancock Talks, host Rob Carney, Head of Insurance Sales & Distribution, sits down with Meghan Kindelan, AVP, US Product Management, and Sue Pirog, Chief Underwriter, to discuss how today’s life insurance solutions are evolving to meet changing client needs. From balancing guarantees and growth potential to enhancing the underwriting experience, they share practical insights to help you deliver more value to clients. Tune in to learn:Flexible protection strategie...

Episode 62: Real people. Real impact.

August 20, 2026

Join us for this month’s episode of Hancock Talks as Matt Gibson, Head of Longevity and Behavioral Insurance Enablement at John Hancock, discusses how producers can help their clients prepare for longer, healthier lives. Through personal stories and actionable insights, he shares new ways to connect protection, health, and longevity in client conversations.Tune in to learn:A changing client mindset: What today’s clients expect from life insurance beyond protection.Stories that connect: Real-l...

Episode 61: What underwriters are watching now and what it means for your cases

June 24, 2026

Join us for this month’s episode of Hancock Talks as Dr. Magdalena Kluchko, Chief Medical Director at John Hancock, shares her expert perspective on how ongoing changes in underwriting are reshaping risk assessment and influencing your cases. This conversation offers valuable insights to help you better understand underwriting decisions and enhance client outcomes.Tune in to learn:Smarter decisions: How underwriting is shifting from simple snapshots to a more complete, data-driven view of a c...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Hancock Talks
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How do I get in touch with Hancock Talks?

Its publicly listed email is jhins_web_requests@jhancock.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Hancock Talks?

The publicly listed email for Hancock Talks: jhins_web_requests@jhancock.com.

How many listeners does Hancock Talks have?

Podseeker estimates Hancock Talks reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Hancock Talks?

Hancock Talks typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing financial professionals, insurance specialists, attorneys, medical or underwriting experts, and wealth strategists with direct experience relevant to life insurance and advanced planning. Common among recent guests: Industry leadership; Specialized professional expertise; Experience advising high-net-worth clients or financial professionals. Recent guests include Magdalena Kluchko, Jagruti Panwala, and Meg Patterson.

How hard is it to get booked on Hancock Talks?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Hancock Talks cover?

Recent episodes cover Life Insurance, Underwriting, Wealth Management, Estate Planning, and Financial Planning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jhins_web_requests@jhancock.com

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