Learning the Industry — October 20, 2021
Resources to keep you informed and connected to the industry.
National Retirement Security Month
October is National Retirement Security Month and Secure Retirement Institute (SRI) supports this campaign by helping our members advance retirement readiness and the financial security of their clients. Did you know that 72 percent of people who work with a financial professional feel confident they will be able to live their desired lifestyle in retirement while 48 percent of people who go it alone feel the same. To learn more about this growing market read the fact sheet or explore our research.
Professional Development
Advance Your Knowledge With a Short Webinar
Don't forget to check off your professional development goals by year-end! Join us for our last Advance Your Knowledge Webinar of the year as we get back to the basics of all of LOMA's designation programs. We'll help ensure you meet your own professional development goals.
Meet Your Professional Development Goals by Year-End with LOMA!
Tuesday, November 2, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET
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Changes are Coming to the ASRI Designation Program
Changes are coming soon to the Associate, Secure Retirement Institute™ (ASRI®) program. As of January 1, 2022, a new course, SRI 240 — Profitability in the Retirement Business, will become a requirement for the designation program. Finish your ASRI before December 31 before this change goes into effect!
Demystify Data Analytics in This Short, Facilitated Session
Join your industry peers next month in Learning Live: Intro to Data Analytics! Designed for employees who don't work with data analytics (yet), our expert instructor covers the basics ― what data analytics is, why it's becoming essential to insurers' success, and how all employees play a role in that success.
Learning Live: Intro to Data Analytics
Wednesday, November 10, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
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Upcoming Conferences
2021 LIMRA Virtual Annual Conference
10/26/2021 - 11/30/2021
Did you miss the 2021 LIMRA Annual Conference? Not to worry, you still have the opportunity to hear our impressive group of speakers and attend our information-packed breakout sessions. Speakers include General James Mattis, former United States Secretary of Defense; Alison Levine, polar explorer and mountaineer; Jason Dorsey, author and generational speaker; Michael Rogers, the Futurist in Residence at the New York Times; and Robin Roberts, American broadcaster. Best of all, you can save 20% with our on-demand pricing! But hurry — this is only available through November 30! Register soon!
Agenda
Live & On Demand Webinars
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The Evolution of Workplace Benefits: Planning for the Future
We will explore what customer-centricity means, how new ways of analyzing data can be used to anticipate customer expectations, and why a truly customer-focused digital solution will be the way of the future.
The Evolution of the Annuity Market: Entering the New Normal
As vaccines roll out at a rapid pace in the U.S., we are entering a new normal. Please join Teddy Panaitisor and Todd Giesing for a look at the new normal for the individual annuity market, and where Secure Retirement Institute is forecasting sales to go.
The Evolution of Life Insurance: Planning for the Future
This webinar will discuss how markets, products, and distribution are evolving to meet new challenges. What does the future of life insurance look like, and how will that impact the next generation of products and services? How are the best companies positioning themselves for success?
Featured Publication
SRI Review Number 2, 2021
SRI Review Number 2-2021 explores topics relevant to the retirement industry in the current environment, including the evolution of the annuity and DC markets, consumer trends in retirement preparedness, ESG in investing and retirement savings, best practices in response to DOL PTE 2020-02, PEP perspectives, HSAs, and data privacy.
Research Resources
What’s on the Minds of Global Life Insurance Executives
Providing insights into the highest priorities of life insurance leaders as they tackle today’s challenges and embrace emerging opportunities.
COVID-19 and Workplace Benefits: August 2021 Update
How is COVID-19 impacting the workplace benefit industry in August 2021?
Annuities: What Do Advisors Think?
Find out how financial advisors view the annuity sales process, market outlook, and more.
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