LIMRA

An industry focus on treating metabolic health and reduce obesity and related disease will benefit insurers, a LIMRA panel said.

Life insurers must rethink how they reach consumers, develop financial advisers and design products, a LIMRA panel agreed.

Industry consolidation is entering a new phase as companies shift focus from acquiring businesses to investing in what they have.

While life insurance and annuity sales are both at or near record highs, the industry still faces many challenges, LIMRA CEO David Levenson said.

The industry must combine innovative technology with trusted professional guidance and a renewed commitment to consumer education.

A power shift is transforming the way products are distributed and the way consumers seek help.

Guaranteed income can help retirees manage health-related risk.

Affiliation with a national marketing organization can expand access to resources, technology and carrier relationships.

A gender gap exists in Gen Xers’ retirement readiness.

Poor understanding of benefits presents several challenges to employers.

More advisors are putting client investments into annuities, as preretirees seek guaranteed income.

It’s difficult to imagine the demand for registered index-linked annuities fading anytime soon.

Carriers continue to view brokers as the dominant distribution channel in the industry.

Generation Z seeks information on life insurance from social media. Here’s how the industry must respond.

Research shows clear evidence of the important role distribution partners play in raising brand awareness.

Reaching individuals aged 25-45 who are on track to become affluent later in their lives.

he Canadian individual life insurance market is shifting toward larger policy sizes and higher premiums.

These components make up the framework for helping your clients achieve their goals.

The life insurance gap for women represents an opportunity for advisors.