Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
The SEC Begins Fiduciary Fact-Finding Mission
By Arthur D. PostalThe Securities and Exchange Commission plans to ask the investment industry soon to provide it with the information needed to craft an analysis of the potential impact of a uniform fiduciary standard on investors and producers.
February 26, 2012
Surprise Your Clients and ProspectsHow can you create a surprising experience in your business?
February 24, 2012
What Is Your Unique Value Proposition?Seven questions to get you thinking about the answer.
February 24, 2012
U.S. Blocks Yakuza Godfather from Its Markets (Reuters)The United States on Thursday moved to block seven international organized crime leaders from the country's financial markets, including a Japanese yakuza godfather and key members of a gang operating in four continents.
February 24, 2012
Annuity Advisors: Are You Asking Power Questions?If advisors ask the right power questions, it can help them build relationships, win new business and influence others.
February 24, 2012
New York Curtails the Use of Retained Asset AccountsNew York State has become the first state to require life insurers to pay beneficiaries of life insurance claims immediately, effectively prohibiting the use of retained asset accounts.
February 24, 2012
CT's Leonardi Forges First Ever State Supervisory Pact with IAISLeonardi signs a first-of-its-kind agreement with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors, allowing multinational (via a state) supervision of insurance companies through sharing of confidential company information.