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Product and Carrier Score


  • DDW reviews the Carrier and the Product... Why?
    • We have all seen what happens when you only look at one
  • View a large amount of Product Information on one page through the Scorecard
  • Benchmark your product universe, on a continuous basis
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Which Annuities Guarantee the Highest Income

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Webinars

Low Rate, Stability, and Product Webinar - 6-12-20
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Trends and Reg BI Top Questions 5-15-20
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Chief Product Officer Panel 5-1-20
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Broker Dealer Panel 4-17-20
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DDW Marker Insights 4-3-20
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White Papers

DDW View on SEC Regulation Best Interest
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DDW View on NYS Reg 187
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Indexed Universal Life – An Analysis of Product and Industry Trends
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Texting and Social Media - Interview with Mitch Avnet
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White Paper - Managing Conflicts of Interest and Other Key Regulatory Challenges
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Should Firms Insource or Outsource
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Key Trends for 2018 -Wealth Management Outlook
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Product Research Departments are Scrambling for Annuity Due Diligence
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Your Time is Worth More Than Chasing Ghosts
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Regulator Corner

SEC Regulation Best Interest
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NYS Regulation 187
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Product Committee In A Box
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Reg BI Product Scoring
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DDW's 4th Quarter Carrier and Product Score is out

It is very difficult, if not impossible, to lead in all categories and continue to maintain financial stability.  This is why we focus on the details first.  If you haven't seen the updates yet, let us know.     

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DDW's discusses Top Reg BI Questions and Industry Trends - Webinar

 

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DDW's Chief Product Officers Webinar Panel

 

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Teague Purcell Joins Due Diligence Works, Inc. as a Senior Product Analyst - Updated

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Eyes on the ball - know what to look for!

Is saving a Penalty Kick luck or skill? Some goalies consistently make these saves, watch the NYC Major's Cup MVP (click to watch the kick, I mean the save). Protecting your Broker-Dealer with Product Due Diligence is similar. You have to know what to look for and which way to move. If you...

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Product Management

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Demonstrate review of Reasonably Available Alternatives. Documented process to maintain the best products on your shelf. Tools to support supervisory reviews.
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Financial Professionals

See your product shelf in one place. Look for products from a client point of view. Compare products. Demonstrate review of Reasonably Available Alternatives.
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