Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
SEC chief defends budget request to skeptical lawmakers
By Melanie WaddellSEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White told a House panel on Tuesday that the agencys $1.67 billion budget request for 2014 would help the agency fulfill one of its top priorities: adding 250 examiners for advisors.
May 07, 2013
Advisor headcount to decline through 2016A study pegs the number of advisors in 2016 at 298,000, down from an estimated 309,000 at year-end 2012.
May 07, 2013
DOL seeking input on income illustrations rulesOne rule would require a participants accrued benefits to be listed as an estimated lifetime stream of payments.
May 07, 2013
10 reasons why humor is a key to success at workThree business strategists walk into a bar
May 07, 2013
The survey says…A recent survey of financial advisors indicates what they want to do, and whats preventing them from doing it.
May 06, 2013
Show your true colorsFixed annuities are a valuable retirement insurance product. There is no need to mislead consumers with deceptive designations.
May 06, 2013
When a fellow advisor goes badYou uncover negligence or even criminal behavior on the part of another financial professional. Now what?
May 06, 2013
11 signs your deal is dead in the waterBe prepared to cut the ties before you have wasted your time.