Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Do People Know About You?
By Maribeth KuzmeskiDoes it matter that you are great at what you do, if no one knows about you?
September 04, 2012
Allianz to Pay $10 Million in Multi-State Suitability SettlementAllianz Life Insurance Company has agreed to a multi-state settlement with 44 state insurance regulators regarding suitability issues involving the sale of so-called two-tier fixed annuities, some of them equity indexed annuities.
September 04, 2012
4 Myths and Truths About AnnuitiesClients may have preconceived notions of annuities. Give them the facts.
September 04, 2012
IRS and PPACA: What's a Full-Time Employee?Employers can look 12 months back when classifying variable-hour or seasonal workers.
September 04, 2012
Regulators Interpret the 90-Day Waiting Period LimitThe IRS, EBSA and HHS explain how to apply the PPACA provision to variable-hour employees.
September 04, 2012
Federal Reserve Considers Delay of Stress TestsThe Federal Reserve Board announced last month that it is considering delaying implementation for the annual company-run stress test requirements until September 2013.
September 04, 2012
Unregulated Advisor Designations Leave Seniors Vulnerable, IMCA SaysIncompetent financial advice is a serious threat that leads to tangible losses for seniors. IMCA wants to do something about it.
September 04, 2012
Barack Obama’s rebranding challenge: Arrack, orate, repeatHell hath no fury like a disappointed customer. That's the central "rebranding" challenge facing Barack Obama as he goes into the final campaign sprint.