Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Bending the Tax Code, and Lifting A.I.G.’s Profit (New York Times)
By Staff WriterAIG's reported $19.8 billion fourth-quarter profit isn't all its cracked up to be.
February 29, 2012
Fed Sells Remaining Maiden Lane II Securities; Sees Net Gain of $2.8BThe Federal Reserve Bank of New York late Tuesday finally closed out one chapter of the controversial bailout of American International Group by selling the last remaining securities held in the Maiden Lane II facility.
February 29, 2012
NAIC to Royce: We'll Get Back to You on "Standard-Setting"A spokesperson for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners said it will respond in due course to a congressman who is seeking a clarification of the NAIC December decision to describe itself as a standard-setting organization rather than a trade group.
February 29, 2012
Annuity Salesman Sent to PrisonThe recent conviction of an insurance advisor for felony theft for selling an annuity contract to a senior indicates that states may be taking a hard line against elder abuse.
February 28, 2012
Breaking Ranks: Former Broker Turns Bomb Thrower (AdvisorOne)Joshua Brown is a reformed broker and thinks you should be one too or else.
February 28, 2012
Taking Stock of the Stock Act: A Side-by-Side Comparison (ProPublica)The Stock Act recently passed the House and Senate, but there are key differences between the two versions.
February 28, 2012
Turn That Complaining Customer into an Advocate, Part 1Tips for handlingand preventingcomplaints.
February 28, 2012
The Truth About LyingIs your prospect lying about his interest in your services? His body language will always tell the truth.