The Department of Labor (DOL), the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC), other federal entities and multiple states are assessing what are the appropriate standards of care as they relate to the sale and servicing of retirement and investment products such as annuities, and in some cases life insurance. Big “I” advocacy in this area focuses on making sure that any laws or regulations are not amorphous, overly broad, redundant or would inappropriately restrict the ability of agents and brokers to serve their clients.

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