Enhancing Financial Stability and Covering Employee Benefit Costs
For many credit unions employee benefits represent one of the largest operational expenses.
Evaluating COLI vs. Fixed Index Annuities for Credit Unions
This white paper compares Corporate-Owned Life Insurance (COLI) and Fixed Index Annuities (FIA) as investment options for credit unions. It educates leaders on COLI and FIA fundamentals, including NCUA § 701.19 regulatory considerations. The paper outlines the financial benefits, regulatory implications, and strategic potential of transitioning from COLI to Fixed Index strategies for better long-term investment outcomes. It provides actionable insights for executives to enhance investment strategies, focusing on maximizing returns while safeguarding capital.
Turning Lemons into Lemonade
Convert Underperforming Investment to Fund Employee Benefits
Recover Margin without Cutting Benefits
Many credit unions are experiencing:
- Margin compression
- Rising operating expenses
- Increased pressure on ROA and efficiency
At the same time, reducing employee benefits is not a viable option.
CU Benefit provides a strategic alternative—improving financial performance without impacting your people
Next Step
Schedule a brief 15-minute executive discussion to determine:
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Potential impact for your credit union
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Alignment with your current financial priorities
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Whether it’s worth advancing for further evaluation