Susan Neely, Author at IMPACT

Life Insurers Invest for America’s Future

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health and financial security concerns have been front and center. And America’s life insurance companies have stepped up. From the earliest days of the crisis, life insurers have been providing invaluable support, paying out $2.1 billion every day, amplifying the $2.7 billion a day paid by Social Security. To keep the … Continue reading

Protection and Choices for Retirement Savers

Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old. Those celebrants undoubtedly have as many different ideas about their retirement planning as they have birthday candles. Retirement planning needs vary. Fortunately, regulators and lawmakers are recognizing that. Case in point: the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has moved in the right direction toward a harmonized approach … Continue reading

Life Insurers Meeting The Moment With Investment Capital

America’s life insurance companies have been #MeetingTheMoment for our nation since the COVID-19 pandemic hit our shores. From the earliest days of the crisis, life insurers have been providing invaluable support to their customers, their employees and their communities. Industry leaders are supporting government officials by listening to needs, organizing action, and showing compassion. At the … Continue reading

Closing America’s Opportunity Gaps

[A version of this article appeared on LinkedIn] Our country faces a pivotal moment to address systemic injustices faced by African Americans that lead to economic disparities. Last month, I was invited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to represent the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) on a national steering committee to help develop an … Continue reading

Protecting Access for All Savers

With all the turbulence and strife in recent months, we sure could use some soothing news. Cue up the Securities and Exchange Commission and its Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). Reg BI takes effect tomorrow. Together with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) revised Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation, Reg BI will ensure financial professionals … Continue reading

Colorado: Doing What’s Right For Retirement Savers

The volatility of the COVID-19 economy and its impact on the finances of millions of Americans has underscored the growing societal need for financial security. At the same time, the recent economic disruption has created budgetary shortfalls in many states, prompting lawmakers to consider new ways to cut expenses and raise revenues. Some of these … Continue reading

Action Items for Increasing Financial Security

[A version of this appeared in Morning Consult] Late last year, who could have predicted the financial upheaval we now face? No one. The uncertainties created by the COVID-19 economy have exposed a growing societal need for financial protection and security. Addressing these needs will be vitally important as our nation moves forward. A series … Continue reading