Good news? P/C profit falls 96 percent
By John SullivanIt isn't sexy, but who cares? A bright spot in an otherwise ailing insurance industry -- property/casualty. "Compared with life insurers and many other financial-services companies,...
April 28, 2009
Charles S. FryCharles S. Fry has been appointed managing partner and chief operating officer at PPB Advisors LLC.
April 28, 2009
You want some regulation?A simple show of hands -- do you like the way the insurance industry is currently regulated?
April 28, 2009
Closing the networking loopFor anyone in sales, being savvy at networking isn't just a good skill to have, it's necessary for long-term success.
April 28, 2009
Get a grip: Sales tips for an out-of-control marketPaul Cherry, founder and managing partner of Performance Based Results, shares 10 ways to stay in control when the market is anything but.
April 28, 2009
Survey: Advisors disappoint high net worthWhile increasing numbers of high net worth investors are seeking professional financial advice, many say they are getting turned off by their advisor's "lack of...
April 27, 2009
Editor's Choice for April 27In the search for clarity for the values of toxic bank holdings, the Fed's stress test methodology uses two FASB standards in valuing holdings...junk bonds--more junky than ever.
April 27, 2009
Coalition calls for national fiduciary regulatorThe Financial Planning Coalition is calling for legislation that would designate an oversight body to oversee the financial planning profession - and it wouldn't be...
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