Affiliations

CareQuest University	The mission of CareQuest University is to raise the level of understanding and knowledge for those working in the field of long-term care so families dealing with these critical issues will be better served and ultimately, have their needs met in a more holistic manner. It is the university's ultimate goal, then, to turn that knowledge into action and resolution! The University decided not to sit idly by as Long-Term Care issues eroded family estates, hampered business productivity and handcuffed future generations. CareQuest University's Long-Term Care Group Specialist (LTCGS) and Long-Term Care Resource Specialist (LTCRS) designations are just the beginning. All LTCGS and LTCRS segments, alumni newsletters, and other activities of the University are designed to fulfill that mission. Two of L&E's actuaries, Tony Proulx and Gary Rose, are members of the faculty. Tony has helped to author a new segment on the actuarial issues of long-term care insurance design and pricing. L&E is also an Advisory Board member providing advice as to the direction and promotion of CareQuest University.

First Consulting & Administration	Located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, First Consulting & Administration, Inc. is an insurance regulatory compliance consulting firm that has served the insurance industry since 1969. If a Property & Casualty Company has a need for assistance with regulatory and compliance matters, we can partner with the experienced professionals of First Consulting & Administration. We can structure the partnering in whatever manner is best suited for your Company and the individual project.

Inter-Company Marketing Group	We are a member of the Inter-Company Marketing Group. It is the only nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting successful joint ventures for the distribution of insurance products. It was formed in 1985 to foster the development of strategic alliances between insurance companies and distributors by providing a networking platform for existing and prospective partners, as well as information, education, and resources related to successful strategic alliances.

LISA	The Life Insurance Settlement Association is the major association group representing the greatest number of and the largest companies in the industry. Its mission is to promote the development, integrity, and reputation of the life settlement industry and to promote a competitive market for the people it serves.

LOMA	Founded in 1924 by U.S. and Canadian insurers, LOMA is an international association through which more than 1,250 insurance and financial services companies from over 70 countries engage in research and educational activities to improve company operations. LOMA members are involved in life and health insurance, managed care, annuities, pensions, banking, bancassurance, securities, and other financial services areas. Through its staff and network of industry volunteers, the LOMA association serves a large and influential group of companies. They are committed to working as partners with their members worldwide to improve management and operations through quality employee development, research, information sharing, and related products and services. L&E is proud to be a member of LOMA. Several L&E employees have earned the FLMI designation by completing LOMA’s rigorous, ten-course, professional development program, which provides a comprehensive business education in the context of the insurance and financial services industry.

Microsoft	As a Microsoft Certified Partner, L&E demonstrates a commitment to emerging technologies and providing excellence in customer solutions to our clients. This worldwide program is for independent companies that provide Microsoft-based IT services and products to corporate, government and small- or medium-sized businesses. L&E has several programmers on staff who are certified as Microsoft Certified Solution Developers (MCSDs). MCSDs design and develop leading-edge business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, platforms, and the Windows architecture.

NALC	The National Alliance of Life Companies (NALC) is a national trade association of stock and mutual life and health insurance companies. The NALC provides member companies with timely and accurate information useful in the day to day conduct of business and is dedicated to providing a forum in which member companies may work with regulators and legislators to promote fair and effective regulation of the life and health insurance industry, while allowing for a reasonable return to policyholders and shareholders. L&E is active in the NALC.

NORACS	We are a member of North American Actuarial and Consulting Services, which is an association of independent consulting firms offering actuarial, employee benefit, and compensation services. NORACS members have direct access to the EURACS network of European consulting firms. This combination represents one of the most extensive consulting networks of its kind in the world. Our membership provides us partners in the following areas. Employee Benefits International Benefits Consulting Merger, Acquisition, and Divestment Consulting Insurance and Risk Management Investment Services Compensation and Human Resources Executive Benefit Planning