Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Health entitlement spending: a story in 6 charts
By NIHCM FoundationHow much is the federal government really spending on mandatory health care programs?
April 03, 2013
Obama proposes $100M for brain mapping projectThe $100 million request is less than one-fifth of what NASA spends each year just to study the sun.
April 03, 2013
SEC allows Facebook, Twitter to release key informationInvestors can make significant announcements via social media sites provided they let the SEC know which sites they intend to use.
April 03, 2013
The annuity industry needs its own Series 7 exam…nowIts time to raise the bar, and raise it very high. Our current and future annuity clients are depending on it.
April 03, 2013
Three key steps to better performance for life insurers in 2013Life insurance companies are now realizing the interdependence between strong operating and IT platforms and the sophisticated use of analytics to support innovative channel and distribution strategies.
April 03, 2013
Losing the mentors I never hadNot everybody gets a mentor to help hone their craft. But they should. Especially in the insurance business.
April 02, 2013
5 ways to boost profitsGet your selling techniques down pat and then build a profitable business instead of just earning a commission.