Beyond compliance

Article Abstract:

The author discusses professional ethical standards in the life insurance industry. Negative public opinion polling results display a need to increase public confidence in the industry. Improvement should be instituted from the top down, beginning with CEOs' initiatives to change corporate behavior.

Life insurance industry

A new century: a new time for ethics and compliance

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the code of ethics for the Society of Financial Service Professionals which was drafted by the Ethical Standards Task Force of which the author was the chair. He describes the task force's activities and goals.

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Insurance agents, brokers, & service, Insurance Agents & Brokers, Insurance agents

Understanding the Society's new Code of Professional Responsibility

Article Abstract:

The authors discuss the Society of Financial Service Professionals' Code of Professional Responsibility and its ethical standards for the financial service industry.

Standards, Financial services industry, Financial services, Society of Financial Service Professionals