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The New Best Interest Standard for Annuity Sales: An Overview of Revisions to the NAIC’s Model Regulation #275

Download as PDF In February 2020, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) approved revisions to its Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation (#275). The revised regulation requires that all annuity recommendations by producers and insurers meet a “best interest” standard. Under the new model regulation, insurance producers and carriers may not place their financial interests ahead of the consumer’s interest when recommending an annuity product. Furthermore, insurers are required to establish and maintain a system to supervise producer recommendations, so the insurance needs and financial objectives of consumers are addressed effectively. The new model also prohibits an insurer from […]

CE Council Fall 2019 Firm Element Advisory Topics

Every year, RegEd reviews the latest guidance on CE Council Firm Element topics. Several times a year, the CE Council, established by FINRA to oversee the continuing education rules, writes the regulatory element exams and issues guidance on what they consider appropriate FE training topics. Following are some highlights of new or updated topics as they appear in the recent Fall Advisory. Alternative Investments Digital Assets: Updated for Reg. Notice 19-24: Encourages firms to keep FINRA abreast of their activities related to digital assets. Cryptocurrencies: An alert to warn investors to be cautious when considering shares of companies that tout […]

RegEd to Host NAIC Market Regulation Webinar for Compliance, Legal and Risk Management Professionals in the Insurance Industry

Educational Webinar Delivers Insight on Current Market Regulation Initiatives Raleigh, NC, May 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RegEd, the leading provider of compliance and risk management technology to the insurance and financial services industries will host a webinar “NAIC Update and Important Trends in Insurance Company Market Conduct” on May 30, 2019. The session will be led by Randy A. Helder, Assistant Director of Market Regulation, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Attendees will include executives and senior managers from Compliance, Legal and Risk Management across the insurance industry. The webinar will provide attendees with insight into current NAIC Market […]

RegEd and IRI Announce Partnership to Deliver Training to Help Industry Professionals Comply With New York Regulation 187

The new course will inform producers of their obligations under the regulation to act in the best interest of clients when recommending annuities or life insurance transactions Raleigh, NC, May 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RegEd, the leading provider of Compliance Education and Product Training solutions for the financial services industry, has announced a partnership with the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) to deliver a course to help meet New York Regulation 187 requirements. The course, NY Reg 187: Suitability and Best Interest of Clients in Life Insurance and Annuity Transactions, informs producers of their obligations under New York Regulation 187 […]

RegEd Named CE Quality Partner by CFP Board

RegEd has been named a “CFP Board CE Quality Partner” after successfully meeting criteria established by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board). As a CE Quality Partner, RegEd has demonstrated a commitment to developing continuing education (“CE”) programs that meet a high set of standards outlined by CFP Board. To achieve and maintain status as a CE Quality Partner, RegEd agreed to have a random number of self-study and live programs reviewed against a rigorous evaluation rubric developed by CFP Board’s Council on Education. RegEd is now one of only nine CE Sponsors listed on CFP Board’s […]

RegEd Selected as Best in Class Solution for 1st Global’s Enterprise Empowerment Initiative

RegEd, the leading provider of enterprise Compliance Management, Licensing and Registration and Compliance Education solutions, has announced a partnership with 1st Global, an independent wealth management partner to exceptional CPA firms, to be a part of the company’s Enterprise Empowerment Initiative (EEI). 1st Global recently announced a firm-wide overhaul of its technology infrastructure and RegEd solutions will serve as a key component for the initiative and drive efficiency across a range of critical business processes. After an extensive due diligence process, 1st Global selected RegEd to manage advertising compliance, registration renewal, firm element training, outside business activities reconciliation, personal securities […]

RegEd Announces Partnership With IRI on Training to Help Industry Professionals Comply With the DOL Fiduciary Rule

RegEd, the leading provider of Compliance Education and Product Training solutions for the financial services industry, has announced a partnership with the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) to offer a series of courses for financial professionals and home office personnel as part of a new training initiative. The modules will enable firms in the securities and insurance industries to effectively train employees on the new and changed standards that have been the product of the DOL fiduciary rule. “Firms must be equipped to prepare their employees and partners to comply with fiduciary rule requirements,” commented John M. Schobel, Chief Executive Officer […]

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