Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Budget 2013: Savings Projected From Cuts to Providers
By Elizabeth D. FestaThe HHS budget for 2013 plans to reduce payments to hospitals where the Administration thinks costs are too high.
February 13, 2012
Obama Calls for Tax Hikes on Life InsurersObama budget would impact estate tax, COLI and general accounts, but analysts see little likelihood that the President's proposal will see the light of day.
February 13, 2012
Social Media: 3 Steps to Target Your MarketMarket research is essential to selling any product, and it is even more valuable in the mammoth online market.
February 13, 2012
Obama Ships Budget to CongressPresident Barack Obama on Monday sent Congress a new budget that seeks to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade while at the same time showering billions of dollars of increased spending on areas aimed at giving the economy a quick boost.
February 13, 2012
Anatomy of a Successful AdvisorWhy do some advisors succeed where others have failed? It all comes down to planning, vision and determination.
February 13, 2012
Whitney Houston (1963-2012)There are few things as depressing as wasted talent, which is why Whitney Houstons sudden death on February 12 came as equal parts shock and relief to the world of pop music.
February 13, 2012
Advisors: Don’t Overlook the Singles MarketAs Valentines Day approaches, what better time to add value to your client relationships beyond just their money or insurance needs?
February 12, 2012
Are You Giving Up on Prospects Too Soon?Persistence can pay off, especially if you do so professionally.