The Danger of Delayed Compliance and Steps You Can Take To Remediate Your Risk

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In December, we published “A 2021 Regulatory Outlook: 4 Critical Areas for Agents and Advisors”, a blog post highlighting the compliance risks we could face in 2021. One of the primary purposes of that blog was to relay the fact that the regulatory environment for our industry is changing – perhaps more rapidly than at […]

Choosing a Compliance Partner (and why you should have one)

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Regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and risk remediation for your business can be an overwhelming task. To simplify this process, some agents and advisors choose to partner with a compliance expert. Whether you choose to hire someone in-house or engage with a consultant, you will want to ensure they are right for your practice.  Agents and […]

Securing Your Client’s Information: Data Security Tips for Agents and Advisors

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Financial agents and advisors often request and work with important personal identifying information (PII) from their clients that must be kept secure at all times. If a client’s sensitive information is leaked, it could be catastrophic for both the client and the business. Reviewing data security and cybersecurity best practices can protect your business and […]

The Value of a Compliance Self-Assessment for Insurance Advisors

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You might be asking yourself, “why should I spend time on compliance for my practice”? Well, we know that compliance tends to get a bad rap because it is often associated with laws, regulations, enforcement actions, and penalties for those who do not follow the rules. It also takes valuable time, effort,  and resources from […]