Encouraging A Secure Retirement with a 401(k) and Annuities
- Feb, 14 2012
- By Lynlee Espeseth
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There is no question that the economic struggles of recent years have been difficult on the finances of many families. With day-to-day costs being a challenge, saving for retirement often fell by the wayside. As the economy slowly recovers, however, a focus on retirement savings is coming back. New rules introduced by the federal government in early February are looking to build the demand for guaranteed income products that would make retirement savings easier for many.
The Difficulty with Disability Insurance
- Jan, 09 2012
- By Lynlee Espeseth
- For Producers
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Disability benefits do not make for an easy sell. While it’s not uncommon to need disability benefits at some point during one’s career, it’s not a topic people are eager to face, much less discuss and plan for. So what makes for successful disability insurance sales? LifeHealthPro.com spoke to three top producers in the industry for a recent blog post to see what trends and methods are helping people realize the importance of these benefits.
A New Economy Can Mean New Talent for the Brokerage Industry
- Nov, 21 2011
- By Lynlee Espeseth
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It’s no question that in the past few years the economy has seen enormous change, some of which has certainly been negative. As a result of this, the insurance brokerage industry faces their own shift in the way they hire new talent. These changes, however, seem to be positive.
New Employees Join the Spencer James Group Team
- Nov, 09 2011
- By Lynlee Espeseth
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Nathan joins the Spencer James Group as a recruiter. He has an extensive background in customer service, most recently with the Valdoro Mountain Lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado. Nathan’s ability to find what someone needs lends itself very well to our industry and we are happy to have him as a part of our team.
Creating a Workplace That Employees will Love
- Oct, 25 2011
- By Lynlee Espeseth
- For Employers
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What goes into fostering a workplace that is both happy and productive? At the 2011 Benefits Forum and Expo, HR leaders from four of Fortune’s Best Places to Work shared their thoughts:
