Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
New Regulatory Non-Governmental Council Formed
By Arthur D. PostalFormer regulators and legislators have created a new committee aimed at putting pressure on Washington officials to continue to focus on rules and laws aimed at reducing systemic risk in financial markets.
June 06, 2012
The Key to Unlocking Referrals to a CPA’s ClientsDont sit back and wait for referrals from your alliance partner. Find a way to get in front of their clients.
June 05, 2012
Employers Convinced Mandate is DeadIn an event about as frequent as a bipartisan vote, employers are apparently on the same page as their employees.
June 05, 2012
This Looks Like a Job for...Amy Grant?The NAIC has enlisted Grammy-winner Amy Grant to help educate consumers about insurance, which begs the question: When did the NAIC get into the insurance marketing business?
June 05, 2012
Working with Seniors: Make Sure They Understand AnnuitiesThere are a few things we can do as advisors to ensure our clients not only know what they are purchasing, but also feel confident we have their best interests in mind.
June 05, 2012
Conn. Adds Supervisory College, Reinsurance Model Laws to International PortfolioThe state, from the governor to the insurance commissioner, is ambitious in attracting new business and becoming internationally active.
June 05, 2012
High Court Allows Siegelman, Scrushy Corruption Convictions to Stand (CNN)Separate appeals for former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman and HealthSouth CEO and founder Richard Scrushy were rejected this week.