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Industry Strong Resources - June 10, 2020

2020 Insurance Barometer Study

2020 Insurance Barometer Study

The Insurance Barometer is an annual study that tracks the perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of adult consumers in the United States. The study objectives are to measure financial concern among American consumers and relate these findings to financial behaviors, with a particular focus on life insurance. View the report

Tips for Success in Social Media and Financial Advice

June 25, 2020 at 2PM EDT

This webinar profiles the market for financial advice and the use of social media among those seeking an advisor. Tips include examples of the types of financial information users want on social media, as well as a review of various planning activities that different consumers find relevant. The joint webinar by LIMRA and Life Happens will reveal important data and insights, and include examples of successful social media tactics. Register

Professional Development

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Boost Your Customer Skills for a chance to win $150 gift card!

Enroll in any course towards your Associate, Customer Service (ACS®) designation by June 30, and you’ll have a chance to win one of two $150 gift cards of your choice to Target, Amazon, Grub Hub, or Uber Eats! The ACS equips you to help policyholders navigate challenging times. With 3 required courses and 2 electives, you'll learn to identify customer pain points, empathize, and communicate across cultures and generations. Enroll now to help your customers and enter the drawing!  Details

Jump Start Your Summer Intern Program

COVID-19 has disrupted business, but summer interns are still ready to learn and engage! To help your interns start on the right track, LOMA is offering a special discount on two essential courses: Meeting Customer Needs with Insurance and Annuities and Improving the Bottom Line: Insurance Company Operations. Interns will build a strong foundation as they move through these interactive, online courses at their own pace. Give them this industry knowledge up front, so they can make the most of their time with your company! For details, please contact us.

 

Curious about the CARES Act?  Take 15 minutes to learn how it affects IRAs and retirement plans

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 temporarily changes the tax guidelines for IRAs and retirement plans such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Find out how this works and what it means in The CARES Act and Retirement Security, a FREE 15-minute highly interactive online course from LOMA! Details and registration

Research & Benchmarks

Good reads for today

Larger Than Life: Reason and Response for a Declining Market

This article examines the factors contributing to the decline in life insurance policy sales, as well as potential solutions. “Moving the life insurance purchase needle from decline to increase requires identifying new markets, increasing communication, improving technology, and offering new products.

Point-of-Sale Assistance: Wholesaler and Advisor Views

Point-of-Sale Assistance – Viewpoints of Wholesalers and Advisors

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The latest industry news for uncertain times

Learn to Pick the Right Wave: Are Canadian Employers Ready to Create the Post-Pandemic Employee Benefits Strategy?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought forward human-capital-centered policies. For the majority of employers, the immediate focus became the health and wellness of their employees. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19): An Update on Fraudulent Activity and Financial Crimes

Fraudsters continue to exploit the pandemic to intensify their attempts at fraudulent activity and financial crimes.

Coronavirus COVID-19

Stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) trends and their impact on the financial services industry.

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Additional Resources

Resources for Financial Professionals

Resources to help advisors better manage their businesses and work with clients.

Retirement

Help consumers advance retirement readiness with unbiased and actionable information and insights.

Insurance

View the latest consumer and sales information for individual and worksite life insurance.

Workplace Benefits

Examine the life, health, and related employee benefits marketplace from the carrier, employer, employee, and distributor perspectives.

Virtual Workplace Effectiveness

Learn effective strategies for working in a virtual environment.

 

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