Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
CIAB: Despite PPACA, Healthcare Costs Still Rising
By Arthur D. PostalThe Council of Agents and Brokers say that some 18 months after the passage of PPACA, group healthcare costs still continue to rise.
November 23, 2011
How the Truth About Returns Can Be DeceivingThis cunning twist of mathematical averaging makes the company look like a hero, when, literally, they were a zero. This is deceptive, to say the least.
November 23, 2011
What are the Legal Implications of an MLR Exemption?Preserving health insurance agents commissions against PPACAs medical loss ratio standard is not as simple as passing a vote. There are potentially thorny legal issues to contend with as well.
November 23, 2011
A House Divided over Agent CommissionsAs the NAIC passes a close vote to urge agent commissions be exempted from PPACA medical loss ratio standards, some state regulators fear the action damages the NAIC's credibility before federal agencies and Congress.
November 22, 2011
The Social Media Marketing RevolutionSocial media has changed the rules of the marketing game. Dont be left out in the cold.
November 22, 2011
Don’t Tackle Grandma: A Compendium of Thanksgiving SentimentTaking the broad leap of logic that you are actually spending the holiday with your family, let us lighten the mood a little for Thanksgiving.
November 22, 2011
NAIC Narrowly Passes Resolution Urging HHS to Exempt Agent Commissions from PPACA StandardAs a divided Plenary body at the NAIC votes 26 to 20, with 5 abstentions, to tell the Department of Health and Human Services to exempt agent commissions from medical loss ratios, an even greater question looms: Will the HHS even consider a mandate from state regulators?
November 22, 2011
What I Learned About Entrepreneurship from Richard Branson (Entrepreneur)When considering a business challenge, ask yourself, What would Branson do?