Great-West Lifeco posts Q3 profit of $1.2B
Assets under administration reach $3.5 billion
Assets under administration reach $3.5 billion
Firms that responded to advisors' concerns and helped them solve problems were rated highest
How insurance advisors rated their agencies' performance
Advisors who made more than $1 million jumped to 14.4% from 3.1% last year
IDC WIN was rated highest in all three back-office categories
Digital tools, an intuitive client database and a support team can help streamline the onboarding process for advisors
But while some advisors say they are getting the planning tools they need, others say their firms need to do more
As the industry shifts, some advisors find it difficult to tout their agencies
Methodology for the Insurance Advisors' Report Card
Guidance from firms is appreciated by surveyed advisors
As the pandemic pushed insurers to adapt and grow, firms prioritized advisors’ needs
The satisfaction of insurance advisors hinges largely on respect for their independence
The advisors surveyed in 2021 were more satisfied, with even the lowest-rated firms seeing many areas of improvement
Both dedicated agencies and MGAs offer a range of communication tools
Methodology for the Insurance Advisors' Report Card
How insurance advisors rated their agencies
Insurance industry’s “middle class” grows
Legacy insurance agencies have relied on their strengths while adding new tools for advisors
Managing general agencies have compressed half a decade's worth of change into a few months
Dissecting the overall results reveals some unexpected findings, however
Advisors continue to stress the importance of back-office technology
How advisors rated their agencies
The segment's veteran advisors are still driving business activity
There was criticism across all firm types this year
Compliance requirements are growing for insurance advisors