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The latest industry news for uncertain times

Low Interest Rate Task Force

LL Global (LIMRA, LOMA, SRI) is doing a lot of work with ACLI and Oliver Wyman on helping our industry address the low interest rate environment. We have over 100 executives from 30 companies working together on advocacy concerns and company best practices. This group has launched a new microsite, www.LowInterestRateTaskForce.com, where members can go to find updates on all work including advocacy plans, meeting notes, and company surveys.

Consumer Sentiment in the Time of COVID-19 (Infographics)

  

On March 25 and 26, 3,000 Americans shared their concerns about COVID-19 and the U.S. economy.

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Virtual Insurance Immersion

April 27, 2020 – April 30, 2020 

Learn more about life insurance products, annuities, and insurance company operations in an instructor-led course without leaving your desk. Learn from industry experts and network with industry peers in a virtual classroom. Learn more or request additional information

Impact Cx: The Quest

This interactive, decision-based, gamified course helps employees develop a unified customer-first mindset. They become customer advocates as they learn about demonstrating empathy, journey mapping, customer experience advocacy, and more.

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Business Law for Insurance Professionals

Now available in an e-book format with a self-proctored testing option, LOMA 311: Business Law for Insurance Professionals helps you understand how legal and regulatory issues affect both the life insurance industry and your job. This course counts as credit towards your FLMI and AIRC designations!

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RAK Scholarship

Pursuing the FLMI or FSRI designation? Apply for the Robert A. Kerzner Scholarship at loma.org/RAKScholarship

Upcoming and On Demand Virtual Events

Advance Your Knowledge - Five Membership Benefits for You

April 16, 2020 11:00 AM EDT - Webinar

Are you taking advantage of all of the LOMA membership benefits available to you? There may be some members-only benefits you're missing. Attend to find out more! Register

Virtual Insurance Immersion

April 27, 2020 – April 30, 2020 

Learn more about life insurance products, annuities, and insurance company operations in an instructor-led course without leaving your desk. Learn from industry experts and network with industry peers in a virtual classroom. Learn more or request additional information

Coronavirus and Workplace Benefits: What You Need to Know

April 16, 2020 1:30 PM EDT - Webinar

Coronavirus has resulted in new legislation to help employers manage through this difficult time. It has also raised questions about the impact on employee benefits already in place. This webinar will provide an examination of key legislation and address other questions affecting employers and their workplace benefits.

COVID-19 Insurance Industry Impacts and Insights from AIR Worldwide

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The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for robust data and advanced analytics, which can reduce uncertainty during dynamic disease outbreaks such as this.

Research & Benchmarks

Good reads for uncertain times

New Expectations: The LIMRA-EY Future of Wholesaling Study

The challenge for wholesalers and the carriers they represent is to retain the fundamental attributes that remain most valuable to advisors while simultaneously adapting to address powerful forces impacting the financial services industry.

Gig Workers Market Series

Learn about the characteristics, sentiments, and financial needs of gig workers in Asia, Latin America, and the United States.

Automated and Accelerated Underwriting: Life Insurance Company Practices in 2019

Learn how life insurers are transforming underwriting with their automated and accelerated programs.

Retirement

For Your Advisors

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advisor Pulse

Learn how COVID-19 is affecting registered advisors.

Resources for Digital Engagement

These complimentary Trustworthy Selling resources are provided by LIMRA and the Hoopis Performance Network’s HPN University. Feel free to share with your home office team and field distribution.

The Five Things Advisors are Saying About COVID-19 in 15 Minutes

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LIMRA conducted a survey of 550 advisors to find out how they are adapting to meet the needs of their clients as the country faces the safety and economic challenges as a result of COVID-19.

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