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2019 Predictions: More Than a Crystal Ball

Scott R. Kallenbach, FLMI 1/17/2019

LIMRA’s predictions for 2019 focus on issues and changes that will have the most impact on our members.

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2019 Predictions: More Than a Crystal Ball

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Industry Issues

LIMRA’s 2019 predictions report provides our insight on the key issues and trends that will likely impact the industry. The report also features background information that helped shape our predictions.

Key Findings

  • Artificial intelligence implementations will grow in both the number of companies making use of it and the range of applications.
  • Consumers will be increasingly more discriminating about the firms they choose to do business with, showing a preference for companies that are ethical, authentic, and committed to social good.
  • The incidents of fraud and fraud attempts will continue to expand in 2019. As a result, we expect the industry to respond with a more united front to combat the threat.

Key Takeaways

Read this report for LIMRA predictions on:

  • Individual life insurance
  • Individual annuities
  • Workplace benefits
  • Technology
  • Consumers
  • Distribution
  • Retirement
  • Fraud

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2019 Predictions: More Than a Crystal Ball

We are focusing on industry issues that will experience meaningful change in 2019, including individual products, consumers, and fraud. Some of our predictions take a global view. We will also share background information that helped form our predictions.

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Meet the Project Director

Scott R. Kallenbach, FLMI

Kallenbach leads the Custom Research team, a group of professionals who leverage their industry knowledge and research expertise to develop tailored solutions to solve industry challenges. He has held several roles at LIMRA. Most recently, he directed LIMRA’s Strategic Research program, which provides insight into emerging issues affecting the industry. In addition, he also serves as the staff representative to LIMRA’s Strategy & Innovation Committee. With over 25 years of market and strategic research experience, he is a frequent speaker at industry forums and is a regular contributor to the trade press, including LIMRA’s flagship publication, LIMRA MarketFacts. He is a graduate of Bentley College and is a Fellow of the Life Management Institute.

Senior Research Director
LIMRA
skallenbach@limra.com


For more information, please contact skallenbach@limra.com.