Learning the Industry — July 28, 20212
Resources to keep you informed and connected to the industry.
Professional Development
Don't Fear Your Financial Future
Hear how LOMA's Fellow, Secure Retirement Institute (FSRI) designation can build the knowledge needed to succeed in the industry. Plan ahead to build security and bring good fortune to your financial future.
Strategic Leadership Programs
Join us August 17–18 in a virtual classroom for a two-day dive into Decision-Making and Strategic Execution. Broaden your skill set and engage with leaders across the industry in a virtual Strategic Leadership program. This session, our last program of the year, will outline the need for critical thinking skills, discuss common cognitive biases, and the critical thinking behaviors that can mitigate their effects.
Decision-Making and Strategic Execution
August 17–18
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Learning Live Series
Join your industry peers August 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for Learning Live: Overview of Individual Life Insurance Distribution. In this two-hour, virtual session, an expert instructor will cover various distribution methods, factors insurers consider when choosing which methods to use, and how InsurTech and other disruptors are affecting distribution.
Overview of Individual Life Insurance Distribution
Wednesday, August 25, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
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Craving Up-to-Date Compliance Knowledge?
Compliance is a critical issue for insurers. The Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance (AIRC) program will help you understand the importance of the state and federal regulations of the life insurance industry. Each of the five courses in this program are in a highly interactive online format with integrated, modularized, self-proctored exams. Get started and enroll in a course today! Details and enroll.
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 FamiliesUpcoming Conferences
2021 Supplemental Health, DI and LTC Conference
8/6/2021 - 9/5/2021
The Supplemental Health, DI & LTC Conference provides a unique opportunity to consider a cross-functional view of supplemental health products, including accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, as well as individual disability insurance and long-term care standalone and combination products.
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Live & On Demand Webinars
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DOL Fiduciary Rule Under the Biden Administration
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.
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?
What’s Next? Approaching the Future of Remote-First Work
Join our panel of experts to learn about the challenges for organizations and their workforce, and the skills required to successfully navigate through the new world of work.
Featured Publication
MarketFacts: Your RESOURCE for Industry Insights — Number 3, 2021
Issue number 3-2021 of our flagship magazine — MarketFacts: Your Resource for Industry Insights — focuses on the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, as well as a feature on technology trends. It offers executive perspectives on digital solutions, technology, and life insurance — as well as insights on current trends in disability, retirement, data privacy, and compliance response to the DOL PTE 2020-02.
Research Resources
Black Americans: Life Insurance Ownership and Attitudes — A 2021 Insurance Barometer Supplementary Report
This report explores Black Americans’ life insurance ownership and attitudes, as Life Happens and LIMRA recognize the importance of keeping the industry informed on the financial needs and behaviors of diverse consumer markets.
Recruiting Financial Professionals During a Recession
Explore the impact an economic recession can have on the state of recruiting in the financial services industry by comparing the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic to The Great Recession of 2007.
The Implications of Low-for-Long Interest Rates on Life Insurance and Annuity Business
This report presents results from the second phase of research work exploring the impacts of the low interest rate environment on the insurance industry from the customer and distributor perspective.
Meet Your Personal Education Advisors
Do you have the tools you need to manage the challenges ahead? Learn more about how Sharyn Kessler and Melanie McHugh, Personal Education Advisors at LL Global, can help you in your professional development journey.
What Are Other Learners Saying About LOMA Education?
Learners who recently completed an online interactive course shared their positive, engaging experiences.
“I just joined the insurance industry and my manager recommended LOMA professional development as a way to learn more about the industry. I really enjoyed the course and a lot of my work terminologies are starting to make sense now.”
“I'm grateful for having these courses available. They've very helpful to me, as I'm new to the industry. I've gained knowledge and a better understanding of the area that I am working with. Thank you!”
“I feel like I was engaged and definitely able to associate the course content to my role. Passing this course helped me feel like I've accomplished something important, especially during this everlasting pandemic.”
Continue to Learn Throughout Your Career
LOMA offers a wide range of courses, designations, and resources to help you at any point during your career. We’ve broken down these learning opportunities for you in convenient segments so you can browse by career stage or line of business to find a next step that fits your needs.
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