Are there ethical obligations to communicate the insurance industry's legislative and lobbying positions to your clients? Should insurers and agents impose their political views on customers because they believe the changes are ultimately in the best interests of clients?
The majority of those responding to these questions see no ethical responsibility to communicate legislative positions to clients–although many think it is a good idea to do so. However, the majority also believe lobbying should be done only when the proposed changes directly benefit clients.
“There is no need to tell you're lobbying. No ethical issue at all,” said one Minnesota agent. “However, we should not push an agenda unless it directly benefits clients.”
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