March-April 2024

Featured Articles

  • The latest research reinforces the need for more straightforward communication by the profession. In this issue, we asked our contributing writers to share their ideas for simplifying the insurance-speak for life insurance, LTC, DI, annuities, and supplemental health. Continue reading…

  • Financial advisors, insurance professionals, even lawyers may need to be generalists in financial planning, especially regarding legacy planning. Learn 3 ways of using language to help clients better understand their opportunities so they can take action more confidently. Continue reading…

  • Promoting better understanding starts with reframing product presentations by making them less about changing minds to force a sale, and more bout changing the context to complete a purchase. Continue reading…

  • Younger professionals are desperately needed. But are we failing veteran advisors? How to foster success in a multigenerational workplace. Continue reading…

  • Your designation can be a POWERFUL tool when strengthened with continual respect for an ethical standard and your pledge of accountability. Continue reading…

  • As the insurance landscape continues to evolve, intensified competition leads to undeniable conclusions. For successful financial professionals to thrive, they must become better. Continue reading…

  • Despite improvements in the economy the past year, more than half of Americans said they were very/extremely concerned about the economy throughout much of 2023. New LIMRA data from January 2024 suggests that consumer sentiment may have finally caught up with the economic conditions. Continue reading…