Poll shows support for government-run health care
By Staff WriterMost Americans say they are willing to accept higher taxes in order to provide all citizens with coverage and believe the government would do a better job of holding down costs than the private sector.
June 23, 2009
FSC to hold hearing on financial products and consumer protection - watch the live WebcastThe House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday morning to discuss regulatory measures for consumer financial products. The hearing is entitled "Regulatory Restructuring: Enhancing...
June 23, 2009
The single prospecting approach that paysNo More Cold Calling Picture this: A financial advisor is cold calling with zero success. He decides to narrow his focus and attract only prospects in technology professions. He enthusiastically begins his research. On the Web site of one of his
June 23, 2009
Building a Business, Part II: Creating a "What's Important to You?" Document for Prospective ClientsBusiness has been very good lately. I attribute this to a number of factors, including the process I follow when meeting with a prospective client....
June 22, 2009
Poll shows support for government-run health careMost Americans say they are willing to accept higher taxes in order to provide all citizens with coverage and believe the government would do a better job of holding down costs than the private sector.
June 22, 2009
(Grim) reaping the benefits of life settlements?An article hit the wires today - aimed at the insurance industry - that carried the combustible fragrance of a Molotov cocktail. Originally appearing in "The Big Money" section of Slate and penned by Benjamin Popper, a
June 22, 2009
Study: Insurance M&A likely to increase this yearMergers and acquisitions will increase later this year as U.S. insurers and financial institutions shed non-core insurance businesses to boost capital, according to a study...

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