The votes will be counted in November. 

But what happens next could have a lasting impact on your business.

Join Huchen Liu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska Omaha, for a timely, nonpartisan look at the 2026 elections and what they could mean for the insurance and financial-services industries.

This one-hour webinar will go beyond the campaign headlines to explore the potential legislative and regulatory implications of the election results. Dr. Liu will examine key federal and Nebraska races, possible changes in political control, and the policy issues that could move to the forefront in 2027 and beyond.

Topics will include:

• How changes in Congress and federal leadership could affect insurance-related legislation and regulation
• What the Nebraska gubernatorial, congressional and Unicameral races could mean for insurance policy in our state
• Potential developments involving health insurance, employee benefits, Medicare and Medicaid
• Possible changes affecting life insurance, annuities, retirement policy and financial services
• Consumer protection, taxation and regulatory priorities to watch
• What insurance professionals should be paying attention to after the election

Earn 1 hour of General Insurance CE while gaining valuable perspective on what could be coming next.

MEET THE SPEAKER

Huchen Liu, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska Omaha

Huchen Liu is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Politics at Princeton University from 2020 to 2021 and a Statistician and Data Scientist in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan from 2021 to 2022.

Education

• Ph.D., Political Science, University of California San Diego – 2021
• M.A., Political Science, University of California San Diego – 2016
• B.A., Political Science and Spanish, Tulane University – 2014

Research

Dr. Liu’s research explores key aspects of American national politics, with particular emphasis on the role of interest groups and lobbying in shaping policy outcomes. His work investigates the dynamics of the revolving door between government and private sectors, analyzing how career transitions influence political decision-making. Additionally, he examines interbranch relations, focusing on the interactions and power balances among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.