Contributor : David Shoemaker

Article | September 19th, 2023

Evaluating BOLI in a High Rate Environment

BOLI has several key characteristics that allow it to outperform other bank-eligible investments over a full market cycle.

By: David Shoemaker, Mike Dunn
Article | May 4th, 2020

BOLI Carriers Prepare for COVID-19 Impact

Most major BOLI carriers expect “business as usual” for purchase activity in 2020, but may find difficulty in reproducing yields close to their current portfolios.

By: David Shoemaker, Ken Derks
Article | January 29th, 2020

The High Cost of Good Talent and the Value of Retention

Strategically designed compensation programs can help banks avoid the lost revenue and increased expenses associated with losing and replacing key employees.

By: David Shoemaker, Ken Derks
Viewpoint | January 15th, 2020

Choosing the Right Compensation Plan

Choosing the right compensation plan is an important step in attracting, retaining and rewarding rising leaders.

By: David Shoemaker, Beth Taylor
Article | September 16th, 2019

Using Succession Planning to Unlock Compensation Challenges

Boards should let succession planning guide how they compensate the next generation of leaders.

By: David Shoemaker, Ken Derks
Article | June 11th, 2019

One Way to Compensate and Keep Your Bank’s Top Talent

Bank-owned life insurance continues to play an important role in compensation and retention strategies for key personnel, according to NFP/Equias Alliance’s trend preview and recap.

By: David Shoemaker, Ken Derks
Article | February 11th, 2019

The Secret To Mortgage Lending To First-Time Buyers

With interest rates rising and the gig economy in full swing, banks can adapt traditional models to compete and capitalize.

By: Kathleen Ayer, David Shoemaker
Article | January 16th, 2019

Pat Summitt’s Model on Talent Development

With unemployment at its lowest point since 1969, the competition for top talent is as fierce as it has been in years.

By: David Shoemaker, Beth Taylor
Article | July 13th, 2018

A Long-Term Care Plan Can Attract Top Talent

The tax law offers advantages to employers and employees in planning for the future.

By: David Shoemaker, Ken Derks
Article | January 26th, 2018

Addressing Gaps in Executive Disability Coverage

Many executives aren’t adequately protected should they become disabled.

By: David Shoemaker, Ken Derks