Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Obama vs. Romney: 8 best lines from the Town Hall Debate
By Michael K. StanleyBetween the jabs about Big Bird and Mr. Obama's pension, the candidates did touch on some topics germane to the life and health industry.
October 17, 2012
Bailout CEOs: 7 down, 2 leftTuesday's new that Vikram Pandit is leaving Citigroup marked another milestone in an industry that has seen an enormous amount of turnover of late.
October 17, 2012
'You’d be crazy…'A thorough evaluation of your clients retirement plans brings many things into view.
October 16, 2012
8 presidents, 1 nominee, and the tax rates they paidWhere does Mitt Romney's 14.1 percent tax rate fall on the spectrum of past presidents? We'll give you a hint: It's not the lowest.
October 16, 2012
Polling 101: How to read polls in the last three weeks of the campaignHave you never taken the time to understand poll results because you don't have 15 minutes to spare?
October 16, 2012
Email is the new Pony Express—and it’s time to put it downAmong 18-24 year olds, time spent on webmail has declined 34% in the last year alone, and nearly 50% since 2010. They may be onto something.
October 16, 2012
Combo annuities are very much aliveDedicated financial advisors will do the minimal extra underwriting required for this product.
October 16, 2012
To go big, start smallDont scare away a prospect by demanding all his business at once.