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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Just Say No
By Jill KonrathIntegrity means sometimes walking away from a big sale.
August 17, 2012
Cohen Named Director of CCIIOCohen returns to head the agency within HHS that is playing the key role in implementing PPACA's private health insurance components.
August 17, 2012
FINRA Goes Heavy on the FinesThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has levied nearly $40 million in fines so far this year, with more to come.
August 17, 2012
Obama Campaign Praises Ryan's Intellect, Critiques His PoliciesTeam Obama raises Paul Ryan's stature, while tearing down his ideas.
August 17, 2012
Obama Campaign Praises Ryan's Intellect, Critiques His PoliciesTeam Obama raises Paul Ryan's stature, while tearing down his ideas.
August 17, 2012
Survey: Most Financial Advisors Spend Little Time Reaching Out to ProspectsThe survey reveals that 73% of advisors only communicate with prospective clients once a month or less. Yet, 41% say they plan to acquire between six and 15 new clients next year, while 46% hope to bring on 16 or more.
August 17, 2012
Survey: Most Seniors Are Vulnerable to Investment Fraud and ExploitationAbout two-thirds of the experts surveyed deal with elderly victims of investment fraud/financial exploitation. Three out of four experts said that such swindles are a very serious problem in America today.
August 17, 2012
PBR Valuation Manual Adopted by Lead NAIC CommitteeHamm of North Dakota says PBR needs to get moving to get approved by state legislatures, noting it has been around longer than Moses has been clean-shaven.