Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Does the Public Need Lessons in Annuities?
By Maria WoodThe head of Prudential Annuities says the industry must do a better job of educating the public about retirement solutions.
February 22, 2012
Romney Calls for 20% Income Tax CutsRepublican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Wednesday called for 20 percent across-the-board cuts in personal income tax rates as part of a program to help the economy grow.
February 22, 2012
No ‘I’ in Team? To Succeed, Use Skills of Your Current EmployeesHarnessing the skills and preferences of your advisory firm's current employees is more important than how they, or your prospective new hires, look on paper. You've already built a team, now make sure they perform at their highest level.
February 21, 2012
Using Social Media? Better Check With the SECA clear and consistent policy regarding social media will ensure you dont run afoul of the authorities.
February 21, 2012
CMS: Essential Health Benefits Benchmark Picks Due Sept. 30HHS might use the federal employee plan as a model for children's dental and vision benefits.
February 21, 2012
Why the Big Talk About Small Businesses is WrongIf there's one thing Republicans and Democrats agree on, it's that small business is the answer to what ails the economy. But are they right?
February 21, 2012
Making a Theoretical Case About Volcker (New York Times)An unusually large number of comment letters had been filed in response to the Volcker Rule by Monday, the deadline for responding to a draft of the rule that was outlined in October.
February 20, 2012
Survival of the Fittest (Salespeople)These 10 traits characterize the top 5 percent of salespeople who can expect to survive.