Now that former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has retired from a 20-year baseball career, he’s back to being a rookie – that is, a retirement rookie. This spring, instead of prepping for Opening Day, Ortiz is teaming up with John Hancock to navigate one of life’s biggest questions: What should I do now that I’m retired? This question is important because, as many advisors know, if you plan right for your retirement, you can do whatever you want.

LIMRA research finds significant growth in mobile initiatives for life insurers since 2011. Across all three stakeholders (consumer, financial professional and policy owner) mobile initiatives at least doubled in the past five years (See chart).

A study by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has explored the link between financial confidence and life satisfaction for consumers and identified the specific behaviors that lead to success in these areas.

Over the next few decades, we’ll witness the largest wealth transfer in history. This isn’t the sale of a massive corporation or a newly discovered oil deposit. Instead, it’s the passing of more than $30 trillion from Baby Boomers to their children. Will you be the one providing them with advice?

Advisor Today is currently accepting nominations for its Four Under Forty Award Program. The deadline for all nominations is April 7, 2017.

Dealing with cyber threats and staying compliant with government and industry requirements are now inherent risks of doing business for financial professionals. While some in insurance and financial services have awakened to this reality, most have significant work to do to protect themselves and their clients.

A couple in their 60s purchasing new long-term-care insurance coverage can expect to pay between six and nine percent more compared to a year ago, according to the annual industry analysis of prices by The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

A LIMRA study conducted with financial professionals finds that 92 percent agree that consumers expect faster responses to their questions than they did in the past.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. recently announced the results of the Travelers Risk Index, an annual survey that provides insight into the most pressing concerns of American consumers and business leaders. While fewer respondents believe that the world is becoming riskier, there are shared concerns about cyber threats, the demands of a changing workforce, and severe weather.

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