Birny Birnbaum

Birny Birnbaum, Economic Advisor and Executive Director, Center for Economic Justice

Presentation: Protecting the customer and the company: examining mis-sellling, customer suitability and reputational risk

  • Identifying the key areas concerning consumer protection
    • long-term care (LTC)
    • Medicare supplement plans
    • Contingent deferred annuities (CDAs) offering longevity risk protection
    • Creditor-placed insurance
  • Regulatory requirements including FINRA's Rule 2111 client suitability guidance
  • How to determine whether products are suitable for customers
  • Implementing robust disclosure practices to help customers make an informed decision
  • Compliance training for agents and brokers

Birny Birnbaum, Economic Advisor and Executive Director, Center for Economic Justice