Behavioral finance: Taking a deeper dive with clients
Behavioral finance means helping clients deal with the neuroscience behind their decision making, and how that decision making can lead to fatigue.
Cracking the Code: Attracting the NextGen client
Join us as we discuss how to reach the next generation of clients and how to give them the advice they need to address their unique concerns.
Industry conferences still dealing with sexism, discrimination concerns
Another troubling industry conference incident is giving reformers a chance to promote ongoing efforts to eliminate sexism and discrimination from events.
SEC acknowledges JAMS arbitration issue, but offers no fix
Attorneys and arbitration experts say the JAMS forced arbitration process harms investors and allows RIAs to avoid liability for misconduct.
SEC obtains judgement against Lindberg co-defendant in fraud case
A North Carolina judge approved a settlement with former insurance executive Christopher Herwig, who the Securities and Exchange Commission accused of teaming with financier Greg Lindberg to defraud investors.
Navigating the cyber insurance market
Cyber insurance is part of a comprehensive risk management strategy.
Diversity extends to employee benefits
A company’s workforce diversity ties into its performance, and that diversity extends to employee benefits.
How to approach retirement planning for $2M-plus wealth market
Due to an increasing concentration of wealth, growth in taxable assets has surpassed the growth of retirement assets, a recent survey found. As a result, families with $2 million-plus now control $45.3trillion in investable assets.
Short-term health plans subject to new rules
Short-term limited-duration health insurance plans are in the crosshairs as three federal agencies proposed rules to clamp down on the plans that some deride as “junk insurance.”
Texas judge deals DOL another setback on rollover regulation
A second federal court dealt a blow last week to the Department of Labor’s ongoing bid to extend fiduciary status to more rollover transactions.
‘Annuity King’ partner claims bipolar disorder in presentence report
Kenneth Rossman, the accountant sidekick in a $6.3 million fraud led by self-styled “Annuity King” Philip Roy Wasserman, cited bipolar disorder in arguing for a lighter sentence.
Helping Americans improve retirement preparedness
The increase in the number of Americans who are facing a shaky financial future due to their lack of retirement preparedness is of grave concern to many financial professionals.
The Big I apologizes again for ‘unacceptable’ Jesse Watters appearance
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America continues to make amends for offensive comments made by Fox News personality Jesse Watters during its April legislative conference.
New data reveal reckless driving has increased post-pandemic
While traffic accidents and fatalities increased during the pandemic, new data show that, post-COVID, drivers are more reckless.
Inheritors likely to keep family advisor if relationship established early
A recent study of inheritors’ behaviors found many who were introduced early on to their family’s advisor went on to work with that advisor.
How financial advisors can make the most of the summer slump
Three industry professionals share tips on how financial advisors can power up their agencies for future growth during the summer slump.
Insurtech Lemonade sets record on claims processing, but not on profit
Though disruptive insurtech Lemonade recently set a record for settling an insurance claim , it hasn’t yet fulfilled its initial promise.
8 steps for winning with younger clients
When discussing life insurance with younger clients, it’s important to understand their unique needs and tailor your approach accordingly.
What Gen Z wants in workplace benefits
Generation Z seeks flexibility and free choice when it comes to workplace benefits.
