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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
NAIC Standard-Setting Rule Questioned
By Arthur D. PostalThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is being asked to explain the legal reasoning behind its decision to describe itself as a standard-setting organization rather than a trade group.
February 28, 2012
Increased Business Volume Expected to Spur HiringThe Jacobson Group and Ward Group publish optimistic findings in their Semi-Annual Insurance Labor Market Study.
February 28, 2012
CMS Prepares to Collect Exchange Construction Progress ReportsThe District of Columbia and all states but Alaska could soon be sending Washington periodic updates.
February 28, 2012
Do You Have a Vision of More Referrals?Do you share your vision of success with your clients? If you don't, you're missing a powerful step in the referral process.
February 27, 2012
Health Net, Cigna Make Deal with California on Autism BenefitsThe insurers have agreed to provide behavioral therapy benefits whenever behavioral therapy is found to be medically necessary.
February 27, 2012
U.S. Workers Willing to Trade Pay for Better Retirement BenefitsA Towers Watson survey reveals that an increasing number of U.S. workers are willing to trade some of their pay for more secure and generous retirement and health care benefits.
February 27, 2012
Florida Becomes 20th State to Impose Annuity Suitability StandardsIn legislation that recently passed the Florida House, the state is enacting an NAIC model law originally designed to protect seniors when they purchase or exchange annuity products.