Insurers look to improve distribution productivity to meet customer needs
Carriers are making substantial investments to continue generating growth.
How you can keep taxes from taking a bite out of your client’s retirement portfolio.
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What is the future of long-term care in the U.S.?
Experts weigh in on the increasing need for long-term care and the possible solutions to pay for it.
AI and ethics: What advisors must know
The use of artificial intelligence is expanding rapidly, but advisors must understand how to use this tool ethically.
Is a Roth IRA conversion key to strategic tax planning?
Many clients will benefit from a Roth IRA conversion, but there are several considerations to keep in mind.
Reimagining investment strategies with alternatives
Alternative investments can diversify client portfolios and boost overall returns.
Building a future of true financial security for all
We must develop a forward-thinking mindset for 2025.
CBO’s deficit-reduction report doesn’t tell the whole story
We can’t afford to ignore the options outlined in the report.
A place to belong — with Thomas ‘T’ Priester
Thomas “T” Priester discovered he belongs in the industry and created a space for others to belong as well.
2025: Taxing decisions due
Most of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire at the end of 2025. In particular, the estate tax exemption will return to pre-2017 levels. Will Congress act first?
Riding the ‘long tail’ of opportunity — with AmeriLife’s Brian Peterson
Brian Peterson talks about his path from teacher and coach to president of AmeriLife Group’s Accumulation and Retirement Income Distribution division, and what the future looks like for one of the industry’s largest marketing and distribution businesses.
The role of life insurance in estate planning and wealth transfer
Life insurance offers flexibility in estate planning that few other financial instruments can match.
What’s next for retirement income security?
Insurers argue that the fiduciary rule limits choices for retirees and might make it more difficult to sell annuities and other retirement planning insurance products.
P/C coverages that retirement advisors should know
Adding value to the client relationship while expanding the advisor’s network of professionals.
Three mistakes annuity owners should avoid
Annuities are gaining in popularity, but clients may be confused about some of the details.
Help workers understand and use their benefits
Research shows that employers are offering a greater array of benefits, but workers often don’t understand or use them.
What will 2025 hold for the insurance industry?
With 2024 having been buffeted by inflation, catastrophic weather, market volatility, the advent of artificial intelligence and the lackluster performance of insurtech startups, where is the industry headed in 2025?
The transformational potential of AI for advisors
Artificial intelligence offers significant potential for financial advisors to streamline operations and improve customer outcomes.
Attracting and empowering the next wave of financial security professionals
The aging advisor workforce is a critical issue for the industry.
