Dallas, Texas, February 2, 2022 – Today the Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice (FACC), joined by a number of independent insurance agents and agencies, sued the US Department of Labor challenging its interpretation of who is considered a fiduciary.
The Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice (FACC) is urging insurance agents and agencies around the country to contact elected officials to protest the Department of Labor’s latest iteration of the fiduciary rule.
The Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice (FACC), voicing deep concerns with the Department of Labor’s “Improving Investment Advice for Workers & Retirees” proposal, is urging DOL to reconsider its proposal. FACC submitted written comments to DOL outlining how the proposal will significantly disrupt the fixed insurance marketplace, turn traditional insurance agents into fiduciaries, and create unworkable hurdles for independent distribution.
The Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice (FACC), voicing deep concerns with the Department of Labor’s “Improving Investment Advice for Workers & Retirees” proposal, is urging DOL to reconsider its proposal. FACC submitted written comments to DOL outlining how the proposal will significantly disrupt the fixed insurance marketplace, turn traditional insurance agents into fiduciaries, and create unworkable hurdles for independent distribution.
Members of the FACC Campaign have been working to develop an alternative to the NAIC Suitability Working Group’s proposal to regulate a best interest standard that is stronger for consumers by protecting their access to affordable insurance representation.
The newly formed group, the Fixed Annuity Consumer Choice Campaign, or FACC Campaign, is led by Dwight Carter, President of Financial Security Associates and chairman of the new organization, and Kim O’Brien, a well-known annuity advocate.
Its primary emphasis is pushing for permanent placement of fixed indexed annuities under the 84-24 Exemption with other fixed annuities.
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