A number of trends in the insurance industry are moving us forward into a better future — for insurance companies, financial professionals and consumers alike.
Read moreThe recent correction in the S&P 500 Index’s technology sector presents a unique challenge to markets following a historic stretch of outperformance as technology’s share of the market has ballooned in size.
Public relations can increase your credibility while providing a technology-free way to reach your audience.
Establishing an irrevocable life insurance trust can remove the assets from a taxable estate. The owner makes annual distributions from the IRA, which pays the taxes on the withdrawals, and funds the life insurance inside the ILIT. Repositioning assets into a favorable tax saving vehicle means clients can leave more to their beneficiaries.
One COVID-19 complication that doesn’t get as much attention as its physical and emotional toll is the financial impact it can have on those who become sick from it.
The insurance industry is in the midst of a paradigm shift. The rise in digitization is bringing a host of technologies that are disrupting the industry, while bringing new efficiencies and expanding business opportunities to everyone in the insurance value chain. It’s also changing the way we do business.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 60% of health outcomes are the result of social determinants of health such as economic strain, food insecurity, housing instability, social isolation and poor health literacy. These social risk factors in people’s lives create significant impacts in their health outcomes, utilization patterns and costs.
Prospecting, obtaining referrals and securing business in financial services require a foundation of trust among multiple parties. You can use just five percent of your time to network with confidence – generating and maintaining likability and trust by elevating your professional presence.
With the COVID-19 news better, the economic recovery remains on track, albeit with some areas of concern. One worth watching is consumer confidence and spending, with signs of weakness. Financial markets continue to show turbulence, as investors process the headlines. Let’s take a look at the details.
As employers look for new ways to contain health care costs, more are looking into reference-based pricing – the model that sets top prices for specific prescriptions, procedures and services. Because this model is still relatively new, your clients (and their employees) may have more questions and require more education than with other plans.
Whether it’s life insurance, annuities, stocks, bonds or any other product, contract or construct, the need for or desire to own the products you sell relies on your client’s perception of the current and future tax implications. And the tax code is a rapidly moving target.
When we focus on our closes, we’re chasing commissions, not building our business. We spend time with prospects who will never buy from us because we’re afraid – afraid we’ll lose something we don’t have. What would Tom Brady do?
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the significant role life insurance plays in the cycle of life, as well as the importance of modernizing the sales model to withstand dramatic disruptions to the ways the industry typically operates.
People might not have been able to prepare for a pandemic, but they can prepare for a disabling accident or illness that can happen at any time by getting disability insurance.
It’s vital to start your career off the right way to avoid the pitfalls that eliminate many insurance agents from the industry. Here’s a list of Top 10 tips to combat the high rate of new agent drop-out rates. Following these recommendations may make the difference between failure and success.
A second term for President Donald Trump would likely feature a continuation of the pro-growth policies from the first term of his administration, and importantly for financial markets, a continuation of the status quo.
The onus is on employers — your clients — to ensure they are communicating their offerings effectively and are prepared to handle an influx of questions. This is difficult in a normal year, but COVID-19 has added the complexity of doing almost, if not all, of it remotely.
Why does the phrase “Do you want fries with that?” work so well? This well-known food franchise knows if they said, “Our fries are really tasty but fattening, but let’s worry about that another day,” they would not sell as many fries.
Baby boomers should have at least $1 million of investable assets to generate adequate income for the duration of their life expectancy, according to a report by the Insured Retirement Institute. Note, that figure doesn’t even include Social Security benefits.
A potential Biden presidency may mean a shift from some pro-growth policies of the Trump administration, it’s possible any negative market impact may be muted. Economic forces tend to dominate policy, though policy still matters, and historically, markets and the economy have shown little preference for either Republican or Democratic leadership.
These uncertain times and the worldwide financial impact have many people searching for a retirement strategy that will provide answers to those questions. Annuities may be the answer to retirees’ worries and offer the best way to build financial security for their future.
