Industry Strong — June 9, 2021

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New This Week — June 9, 2021

Help Protect Our Families

Did you know that Black Americans are more likely than the general population to say they plan to buy life insurance this year? According to the 2021 Insurance Barometer study, 58% of Black American consumers indicate they are likely to buy life insurance coverage in the next year compared to 36% of the all Americans. Learn more about the needs and concerns of Blacks Americans by reading our infographic, Black American Life Insurance Ownership Increases.

To learn more, visit the Help Protect Our Families landing page for consumer insights, best practices, thought leadership, and social media content. #HelpProtectOurFamilies

Help Protect Our Families

Upcoming Conferences

2021 Advanced Sales Forum

8/2/2021 - 9/3/2021

Created by advanced sales professionals, the Forum provides advice from industry leaders with unique expertise in this segment of the financial services market.

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Professional Development

Advance Your Knowledge

Join us next week for an Advance Your Knowledge Webinar ― Taking a Pulse on Your SMARTs. We'll highlight LOMA's professional development programs that can help you grow in your professional journey and meet your SMART goals.

Taking a Pulse on Your SMARTs
Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET
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Short, Facilitated, Virtual Sessions Expand Knowledge

Short, Facilitated, Virtual Sessions Expand Knowledge

Join your industry peers in our Learning Live Series! In each virtual session, expert instructors explain key concepts and lead interactive discussions to clarify understanding. The series covers a range of topics specific to the life insurance and financial services industry. Join us for an upcoming session:

Learning Live: Intro to Artificial Intelligence
June 16, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
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Life Insurance Products
Wednesday, July 21, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
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Overview of Individual Life Insurance Distribution
Wednesday, July 21, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
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Strategic Leadership Programs

Broaden your skill set and engage with leaders across the industry in a virtual Strategic Leadership program. Join us in a virtual classroom for a four-day dive into Financial Strategies. We'll take a comprehensive look at profitability sources, capital management issues, rating agencies, industry-specific accounting practices, and M&A activity. Using a computer-based simulation, you'll gain a realistic view of the business through the strategic and tactical decisions leaders make.

Financial Strategies
7/13/2021 EDT – 7/16/2021 EDT
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Build Industry Knowledge — Earn Your FLMI!

Gain valuable knowledge on the life insurance industry with the Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) program. This self-paced, ten-course program delivers life insurance knowledge needed to meet an ever-changing business environment and prepare for future advancement. Study any time and complete the self-proctored exams to get one step closer to completing your designation. Learn more and enroll.

Upcoming & On Demand Webinars

The Insider Risk Program Journey: Where to Begin

6/15/2021, 2 - 3 p.m. EDT

This presentation will walk through the top challenges organizations face today when building or evolving an insider risk program, how to identify key stakeholders to strengthen the program, processes that can be leveraged, and technology or licenses that can enable detection and response.

The Evolution of Life Insurance: Planning for the Future

6/23/2021, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT

This webinar will discuss how markets, products, and distribution are evolving to meet new challenges.

Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02: Registered Broker-Dealer Compliance Considerations

5/19/2021, 2 - 3 p.m. EDT

The Department of Labor's Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02, called Improving Investment Advice for Workers and Retirees, expands the definition of fiduciary advice under ERISA to recommendations about rollovers and IRA investments.

Insurance Research

Accelerated Digitization: Driving an Industry in Transition

This report explores how companies are leveraging digital solutions to adapt to changing realities and position themselves for future growth.

Consumer Sentiment in the Time of COVID-19 (April 2021)

How has consumer sentiment and confidence in the financial services industry changed during the pandemic?

Canadians and Life Insurance in the Time of COVID-19

How has COVID-19 impacted Canadians’ interest in life insurance and their expectations of the industry?

Featured Publication

MarketFacts

Access insightful thought leadership on the forces driving the financial services industry. Our award-winning magazine content speaks to critical issues for the industry, including technology, retirement, insurance, workplace benefits, globalization, financial wellness, employee productivity, professional development and assessment, operations, management, and products and services.