November 20, 2024 There are ways to leverage LinkedIn as a lead generator, a NAILBA speaker says. Attention to details make a difference when selling on LinkedIn, expert says LinkedIn is a terrific way to make connections and generate leads—but only if you’re doing it right. Richard van der…
November 20, 2024 IUL illustrations are often wildly inaccurate. Expert: IUL illustrations nearing a crossroads as engineered indices grow Indexed universal life is a good product that is not being marketed and packaged correctly, said a leading industry analyst…
November 19, 2024 Republican sweep means popular tax policies for NAILBA 43 attendees WASHINGTON, D.C.– The return of Donald Trump and an election not yet two weeks old served as talking points for…
November 19, 2024 Insurers face tough risk call on weight loss drugs like Ozempic, says panel WASHINGTON, D.C. – Whether insurers cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic is a unique risk proposition that needs more data….
NAILBA’s new brokerage leader charged with accelerating growth plan November 18, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C.–There is “an energy” around the value proposition that the brokerage industry brings to financial services, said Warren May,…
November 18, 2024 NAILBA and Finseca celebrate two years of growth, 10,000 members WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s been two years since the National Association of Insurance and Life Brokerage Agencies and Finseca merged…
November 18, 2024 Retirement 2030: Looking into the crystal ball The U.S. is about to enter an era defined by a record aging population, economic volatility, and evolving political influences,…
October 4, 2024 Artificial intelligence is going to have a big place in the insurance industry, a NAFA panel agreed. If you’re not using AI you’re ‘ten years behind,’ speaker says DALLAS – Artificial intelligence brings the potential to change the insurance industry from risk to pricing to customer leads. Yet,…
October 3, 2024 Annuity products are selling best when tied to indices. ‘Massive opportunity’ for indexed annuity sales growth, panelist says DALLAS – The soaring star of annuity sales – registered indexed-linked annuities – will continue selling well despite economic uncertainty,…
October 3, 2024 Interest rates are going to have a big impact on the economy going forward, a NAFA panel noted. Panel: Bitter presidential election unlikely to have major economic impact DALLAS – Moderator Jamie Branyan of CANNEX had a simple ask Thursday morning during a panel discussion on the upcoming…
October 3, 2024 The distribution of annuities is a thriving business in multiple channels. IMO consolidation, new products, recruitment top distribution challenges DALLAS – The merger-and-acquisition activity in the independent marketing organization corner of the insurance world is one trend that defies…
April 17, 2024 Long-term care could be most important policy you write SAN ANTONIO — Thanks to “the most important” policy he sold in his long career, DJ Mormile is able to…
April 17, 2024 DOL fiduciary adds significant legal liability to producers, panel agrees SAN ANTONIO — The Department of Labor fiduciary rule proposal has been picked over relentlessly by analysts and industry trade…
April 17, 2024 LIMRA panelists suggest best practices for accelerated underwriting As modern insurance carriers strive to provide accelerated underwriting decisions to keep up with market demand and industry trends, experts…
April 16, 2024 Rebranding the underwriting experience — Can it be done? SAN ANTONIO — If life insurers were truly serious about rebranding the underwriting experience, the pesky health exam would become…
April 16, 2024 Insurers cannot escape ‘bias testing’ going forward, speakers say SAN ANTONIO — “Bias testing” is a phrase insurers are getting acquainted with as artificial intelligence, big data and algorithmic…
April 16, 2024 Will life insurance sales settle down after rollercoaster ride? After a rollercoaster ride of pandemic impacts and regulatory changes, the individual life insurance market is poised to return to…
April 15, 2024 Annuity sales seemingly could not be better, with numbers smashing records nearly every quarter since the pandemic rebound. LIMRA: Annuity sales expected to keep breaking records Annuity sales seemingly could not be better, with numbers smashing records nearly every quarter since the pandemic rebound. But LIMRA…
April 15, 2024 The most recent version of the study showed that 57% of men and 46% of women said they own life insurance – a gap of 11 percentage points. Life insurance gap between men and women continues to grow The self-reported gap in life insurance ownership between men and women grew to its biggest point since the Insurance Barometer…
April 15, 2024 Along with the rising number of RIAs, consumer demand is also driving annuity sales. Panel to look at growth of RIAs, as channel grows in number, assets The number of Registered Investment Advisors is growing faster than all sales channels in both number and assets under management,…