by A&A Editorial Team | Jul 17, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Industry Perspectives
The insurance industry is grappling with a significant challenge: a looming retirement wave and a negative reputation discouraging young talent. Nearly half (47%) of the insurance workforce in the U.S. is age 55 or older and anticipates retirement within the next few...
by A&A Editorial Team | Jul 17, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Development
As financial professionals, you are part of an essential and impactful field that allows you to help many people. The industry landscape constantly evolves, requiring adaptability to unpredictable circumstances and a thirst for knowledge. There are many complex...
by A&A Editorial Team | Jul 11, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Industry Perspectives
The insurance and financial services sectors have long been pillars of the global economy, yet they remain industries rife with gender disparity. Significant gaps in leadership roles and ownership persist despite progress, underscoring the need for a more inclusive...
by A&A Editorial Team | Jul 11, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Protection & Income, Wealth
Many Americans are rethinking the traditional “all-or-nothing” approach to retirement. Instead, “phased retirement” offers a flexible solution, allowing clients to gradually reduce work hours while maintaining some income and health benefits. This can be...
by A&A Editorial Team | Jul 11, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Client Insights
While a recent Northwestern Mutual study indicates a cautiously optimistic outlook on the U.S. economy, a seemingly contradictory trend has emerged: a record number of Americans (33%) report feeling financially insecure. To make matters worse, 54% of US adults believe...
by A&A Editorial Team | Jul 11, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Development, Life Insurance
Life insurance agents in the digital age face the formidable challenge of capturing and maintaining the attention of their potential clients. Amid the constant buzz of social media, notifications, and emails and the ever-growing influence of artificial intelligence...