Advisors often inherit client insurance policies that may no longer fit the client’s goals. This session provides a structured, fiduciary process for reviewing policy performance, ownership, and tax implications—and deciding whether to retain, replace, or repurpose them. Join insurance experts Barry Flagg, CFP® and Kevin Kimbrough, CFP® to learn how to conduct policy audits, assess cost-effectiveness, and document recommendations that align with fiduciary duty and client objectives.
Learning Objectives:
Conduct comprehensive policy reviews with a focus on cost, performance, and suitability.
Understand 1035 exchange mechanics and when replacements make financial sense.
Repurpose with LTC benefit added
Explore secondary-market life settlements for legacy or underperforming contracts.
Implement a systematic, repeatable policy-review process with clear documentation.
Communicate findings and recommendations transparently through annual client review letters.
Key Topics:
Policy audit checklist: mortality costs, crediting rates, loan balances.
Life settlement options and ethical considerations.
The “Annual Policy Review Letter” — how to use it to enhance client trust and compliance.
*CE/CPE Eligible: 1.5 CE credit(s) is(are) available to FEN Members with these designations: CFP, CLU, ChFC, RICP, and CDFA.
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
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Barry Flagg is the inventor and founder of Veralytic®, Inc., the only patented online publisher of life insurance pricing and performance research and product suitability ratings. Veralytic is the product of his unique background as both the youngest CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ® professional in history schooled in the investment business, as well as a life insurance practitioner consistently ranked in the top 1% of the industry. Barry is a recognized expert in applying Prudent Investor principles to life insurance product selection and portfolio management.
Kevin has 33+ years in various roles in insurance and financial services. His focus is on supporting RIAs, their IARs, and other fiduciaries on the proper implementation and evaluation of life insurance, long term care insurance, and annuities.
