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Life insurance and relationships, part 2: The advisor-general agent/broker general agent relationship
By Allan D. GerstenI left off last week talking about the importance of the producer-client relationship when it comes to the successful outcome of life insurance cases. Next we explore the advisor and general agent or broker general agent relationship.
March 14, 2011
Lawmakers Pass Another Short-Term Budget FixLawmakers agreed March 11 to a continuing resolution to fund the government for three weeks past the previous CR deadline of March 18.
March 13, 2011
Life Insurers, Analysts Ponder Effects of Japan EarthquakesInsurers and industry analysts are starting to think about how the earthquakes and tsunamis that struck northeastern Japan Friday might affect the life and health sectors.
March 11, 2011
Sebelius Letter Slams House Budget Impact on Medicare ProgramsThe proposed House budget for the rest of the current fiscal year will severely curtail the ability of the federal government to make payments to vendors under various Medicare programs.
March 11, 2011
New York Eyes Border CrossersLife insurers and producers should stop trying to sell unapproved insurance policies and contracts to residents of New York state.
March 11, 2011
New York Eyes Border CrossersLife insurers and producers should stop trying to sell unapproved insurance policies and contracts to residents of New York state.
March 11, 2011
Survey: Employers Anticipate Continuing Rise in Healthcare CostsEmployers expect health care costs to rise slightly more in 2011 than in 2010, according to a new report.
March 11, 2011
Aflac Donates 100 Million Yen for Disaster Relief Efforts in JapanA southeastern-based insurer is donating funds to assist the International Red Cross assist with disaster relief efforts following the 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Friday.