Lunch & CE | September 17, 2026 | In-person

Description

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Topic: The Current Aging Field Force, Recruitment and the Future of Distribution
Description: The insurance and financial services workforce is undergoing significant change as experienced Baby Boomer producers retire and organizations work to recruit and develop the next generation of professionals. This panel discussion examines the distribution channels for life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance, including the products and consumer markets they serve. Panelists will discuss producer demographics, succession challenges, and strategies organizations are using to replenish their field forces. The course will also compare recruiting, training, and retention practices across distribution models and explore approaches that are proving effective in preparing producers to meet evolving consumer needs.

Moderator:
Bob Hanten, MRFC LUTCF FICF, President, Solidarity Financial
Panel:
Kelly Bjordal, Vice President National Accounts, Diversified Brokerage Services, Inc.                                             Brian J. Craig, LUTCF®, CLU®, ChFC®, FSCP®, RICP®, Managing Partner, Edina Office New York Life Insurance Co.
Emily Raspante, CEO, LeClair National Insurance Marketing
Derek Tamm, CLU, ChFC, Managing Director, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.

Location: Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN 55113 | Large Turnberry
Time: 
11:30 AM Attendee arrival
12:00 PM Lunch served
12:10 PM Welcome and announcements
12:30 PM CE Presentation
  1:30 PM Meeting ends
Menu: Spinach & Feta Chicken: Grilled chicken, roasted spinach, feta cheese, kalamata olive couscous, served with Chef’s choice of vegetable. Dessert: Cookies.

Attendance Fees:
All Attendees: $25
Sponsors: Per benefit package

Refunds: No refunds for cancellations received after 9/11/26 or for no show attendees.
CE Credits: This educational offering is PENDING by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce as satisfying 1.0 hour of STANDARD classroom credit toward continuing insurance education requirements.
CFP: 1.0 hour Standard credit PENDING.
MN CLE (Legal): 1.0 hour Standard credit PENDING.
A certificate of attendance is available for individuals requesting PRP (Professional Recertification Program – formerly PACE) credits.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!