The six webinars, which will run from Friday, 20 March to Friday, 26 June will be led by industry experts and FMI representatives, drawing on real-life scenarios to demonstrate the importance of each forum.

According to FMI, it is more important than ever for advisers to be able to help their clients balance their lifestyles against the struggles of a tight and unpredictable economy, as well as to insure themselves against life's risks.

FMI's TalkTime webinars include a range of topics that are designed to equip financial advisers with practical tools and information that will enhance their advice process and optimise their client's financial plans. The topics include:
  • The case for protecting your clients' income: Friday, 20 March
  • The case for Life Income (as opposed to Lump Sum benefits): Friday, 17 April
  • The impact of Life Income on estate planning: Friday, 8 May
  • Life Income — sales opportunities unpacked: 22 May
  • Critical illness — technical definitions explained: Friday, 12 June
  • A review of 2019's claims statistics: Friday, 26 June
Following each session, speakers will be available for questions. FMI has indicated that webinars will be open to all financial advisers interested in attending.

"We want our financial adviser community to thrive but we're also sensitive to the increasing time constraints and demands of the independent financial adviser," says Elmarie Samuel, senior technical marketing specialist at FMI.

"These webinars offer an easy way of staying abreast of the current industry challenges and how to drive business growth in a challenging and changing environment," adds Samuel.

"Each session will address specific issues in today's market and provide a platform that allows participants to communicate directly with industry professionals," says Samuel.

Samuel says the webinar series will aim to provide relevant information in a concise, real-time format and demonstrates FMI's commitment to positioning its adviser community for success.

"At FMI, we strive to be the industry's preferred partner when it comes to risk cover for clients. We also want to be the company that advisers turn to for the latest in risk products and industry developments," she concludes.

For more information, visit www.fmi.co.za. You can also follow FMI on Facebook or on Twitter.