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An aging workforce is putting a lot of pressure on younger insurance professionals. What steps are you taking to close the insurance knowledge gap?
https://unadio.com/bridge-the-gap/

https://www.inc.com/aaron-templer/neuroscience-doesnt-have-great-news-for-social-media-marketers.html
A must-read if your Social Media Marketing investments are not paying off. Might be time to rethink what you bring to the community.

If you listen to neuroscience, you'll want to rethink your social media marketing. But there is a way forward.

Insightful paper on the impact of technology and demographic shifts on the widening insurance talent gap and pointers for recruitment and retention.
https://www.vertafore.com/sites/default/files/documents/WhitePaper-Insurance-Agency-Workforce-2022.pdf

www.vertafore.com

As an expert in employee health and wellness benefits, you understand the risks that make employers need to manage when putting together attractive and effective benefits programs. Did you know that a key risk to the health insurance industry is the lack of professionals with your expertise? Join Unadio to help other insurance professionals grow their knowledge and skills. We've created a community where you can grow thought leadership and revenue through lectures, case studies and learning resources. Want to help develop emerging talent, visit https://www.unadio.com/teach to apply.

Great tips for employers who want to be proactive about their employees' mental health

ADHD Isn't Just for Kids: How It's Affecting Workplace Performance ADHD in adults can impact workplace productivity, but also safety. Here's what employers should watch for and know.

It might be hard for your clients to picture themselves in their 50’s or beyond with a medical condition that could need others to care for them. So, unless they plan to put their life savings at risk, purchasing insurance may be their best option to ensure that whatever happens, life can go on.

As you know, regular health insurance or Medicare may not help with long-term caregiving. Are you prepared to provide informed guidance? Residents of Washington, for example, may be eligible for state-provided long-term care insurance. So, be educated and informed to better assist your clients.

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HSAs, like 401(K)s, are a way for employees to save tax-free dollars and withdraw from it for medical expenses, also tax-free, even after retirement. More employers are finding ways to increase employee participation in this important “retirement benefit”.

HSAs, unlike 401(k)s, are NOT ERISA plans. Still, the retirement savings benefit of HSAs subjects employers to ERISA rules. Keep up with the latest DOL guidance in the "Field Assistance Bulletins" for Employers and Advisors issued by the Employee Benefits Security Administration.

You’re in the business of assessing risks for your customers. However, are you aware of your own business risks?

Just like insurers evaluate the employees' health status, health history, and other risk factors to determine whether and under what terms to issue coverage to employers, are you on top of potential risks that could impact your brokerage business? Nonfinancial risks, in particular, can affect many aspects of your day-to-day operations.

Educate yourself on how to conduct a risk assessment to determine your exposure to vulnerabilities.

Based on data collected as part of MetLife’s 17th Annual Employee Benefit Trends Study, the top expectation of employers with brokers is their capability to recommend cost-saving solutions. A close second expectation is the brokers ability to provide competent customer service. Whether it is through studies like this or the work of non-profit organizations such as the Employee Benefit Research Institute, how are you keeping with the emerging expectations of employers?

As a broker, you are also an expert advisor to employers. In addition to expecting you to understand their needs, your clients also expect you to apply research insights from various trends to fit those needs.

Enhance your continuing education and engage your employer clients with your command of the industry.

As an insurance broker, both online and in-person networking can be a valuable strategy to grow contacts.

Meet prospects and gain their trust, because if they trust you on a personal level, then they'll be more likely to do business with you.

Here are some great ways to expand your network:

- Professional Associations. E.g.- ISCEBS, ASPPA
- Local Business Groups. E.g.- Chambers of Commerce
- Insurance Industry Events E.g.- Broker Expo
- Conferences E.g.- AHIP