Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Fed Sells Maiden Lane III Bonds
By Arthur D. PostalIt means that the end-game is being played on securities purchases by the Fed that were part of the federal governments immense financial aid to AIG in the fall and winter of 2008.
April 27, 2012
California Gets into the Act--Dodd Frank's Credit for ReinsuranceThis reinsurance bill amends current insurance law and adds new statutory language to reflect the NAIC model law.
April 27, 2012
Reader Comments of the WeekReaders weigh in on Glenn Neasham, agent liability, tax breaks for LTCI and industry legend Joe Jordan.
April 27, 2012
Non-Seminar Events That Will Grow Your BusinessBanquet room seminars might not be working for you, but that's no reason to give up on events altogether. Some fresh ideas for your business.
April 27, 2012
Following Up: Are You Doing It Wrong?The way you choose to keep your name in front of a prospect can make or break the sale.
April 26, 2012
My Message to the AALU: Drop the Restrictions on Press AccessIn a column I penned at this time last year, I urged the powers that be at the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting to lift restrictions on press access to their annual meeting, which is again being held this year in Washington, D.C, April 29-May 2. Either the associations executives...
April 26, 2012
NARAB II Welcomed to Senate For First Time; Boasts NAIC SupportEven with NAIC suport, and Big I signing on, will Senate Banking move on it this year?
April 26, 2012
California Agent Arrested on Charges of Financial Elder AbuseCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones today announced the arrest of Frank J. Conlon, 73, charging the Los Angeles-based agent of two felony counts for allegedly defrauded seniors and embezzling premium funds in excess of $1 million.