National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies

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  Life insurers launch "fly-in" to prevent fade out

  By Liz Festa  |  March 1, 2013

  The frontline of the industry descended upon Capitol Hill to make sure they are seen as essential.

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  Life agents: Are you ready for the multi-channel consumer?

  By Brian Anderson  |  December 6, 2012

  Consumers like to meet face to face ... but they also want to chat with you on Skype, friend you on Facebook, Google your company and download your app.

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  Emerging technology and the future of distribution

  By Brian Anderson  |  December 2, 2012

  There is a place for the independent life insurance producer in tomorrow’s multi-channel, consumer-driven “I want it now” world. But it’s not so much face-to-face with the customer (unless it’s a video chat).

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  The future of distribution

  By Brian Anderson  |  November 1, 2012

  Younger clients expect to purchase life insurance in an entirely different fashion.

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  Distribution Evolution in the Insurance Industry

  By Tanya Ho-Wai  |  August 1, 2012

  A data-as-a-service approach to profitability.

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  The man with the plan: 6 questions for Alan Buerger

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  August 1, 2012

  The CEO and co-founder of Coventry talks to us about the firm's origins and the state of life settlements these days.

• The impact of a universal fiduciary standard

  By Brian Anderson  |  August 1, 2012

  Few threats are scarier to the average independent life insurance producer than the potential banning of commission-based compensation for insurance product sales. And the prospect of adapting from a suitability standard of care to a fiduciary standard opens up another can of worms.

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  The impact of a universal fiduciary standard

  By Brian Anderson  |  July 30, 2012

  As it becomes more likely the SEC will impose a universal standard, independent producers have reason for concern.

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  Where Are the New Independents?

  By Charles K. Hirsch, CLU  |  July 9, 2012

  Three producers weigh in on the lack of new independent agents, and what the industry can do about it.

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  Threats to Independents

  By Charles K. Hirsch, CLU  |  July 1, 2012

  Recruiting is a challenge, and BGAs are a valuable ally. But alternative distribution channels and emerging technology, according to our panelists, do not pose a danger to independent distribution.