Lincoln accelerated its shift from fixed to variable products over the past year, one of the moves that helped shore up the company’s bottom line. Revenues grew in the fourth quarter, executives said this morning. Still, COVID-19 deaths put a dent in company earnings for the quarter.
Should Investors Root For Tom Brady Or Pat Mahomes?
The Super Bowl Indicator suggests stocks rise for the full year when the Super Bowl winner has come from the original National Football League (now the NFC), but when an original American Football League (now the AFC) team has won, stocks fall. What does that mean for Sunday’s game?
Closing the Gap and Protecting Families
On Feb. 3, LL Global (LIMRA and LOMA) David Levenson and Finseca CEO Marc Cadin will discuss why these associations have joined together at this pivotal moment to help resolve this crisis.
You did your due diligence, asked the right questions during the interview, and took the job. However, now that you are in the role, something seems wrong, and you are trying to pinpoint the problem. Have you ever experienced this or know someone who has?
Lawyer Desmond H. Staple died March 16, 2016. According to news reports, he was found unresponsive in his car in a Walmart parking lot in Hillsborough County. The medical examiner found large quantities of acetaminophen and aspirin in his blood stream.
Arlington, Va. — Nearly six in 10 (59%) Americans are planning to make “carpe diem” their new mantra after the…
PORTLAND, Ore. — Feb. 2, 2021 — According to an updated study released today, nearly half (46%) of full-time American…
If clients become disabled and no longer have an income, it hinders their ability to afford other financial products and can throw a wrench into their retirement planning.
The COVID-19 epidemic highlighted the need for life insurance and illuminated the gap of uninsured and underinsured American families, a longstanding problem illustrated by LIMRA research.
State Farm NFL Ads Crushing The Marketing Competition
State Farm made a January 2020 move that would power the insurer through a turbulent year: It rekindled its iconic tagline, “Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There.” The 49-year-old line is among the most recognizable phrases in advertising, said Ad Age, which named State Farm a 2020 Marketer of the Year.
When you consider the real returns of indexed products over a long period of time, including those magic zeros, how much has the purchaser really gained or lost relative to other options such as whole life?
A New Start To An Elusive Rule?
The fiduciary standard was the ideal at the center of the Obama-era Department of Labor’s Conflict of Interest Rule, so much so that it was known as the fiduciary rule.
Culture is Currency
Harley Tobon aims to bring professional financial advice to as many people in his Latino community as he can.
Building Back Stronger: Recruit and Train More in 2021
NAIFA President Tom Michel talks to Publisher Paul Feldman about how to hire the right people and keep them.
Cover These 4 Bases For The Perfect Client Meeting
Just like a baseball player has a pregame routine before each game, so can you use a pre-appointment routine to increase your chances of success. Here are the four bases you want to cover.
Making The Move From Financial Planning To Dignity Planning
The four questions you must guide clients through in order to plan for their future quality of life.
Democratic Control Means More Taxes, Oversight
Taxes, health care and labor rules are sure to change, with many other issues expected to come into play.
Winter Will Fade
The year was actually good for quite a few people. I heard from many advisors and marketing organizations that were having a banner year.
COVID-19 Continues To Drive Voluntary Benefit Trends
Workers seek more customization and financial well-being tools as we move into 2021.
