Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
NCOIL Unclaimed Property Model Law Mandates Use of Death Master File
By Arthur D. PostalThe National Conference of Insurance Legislators passed on Sunday a resolution supporting a model law that would, among other things, require insurers to use the Social Security Death Master File when dealing with unclaimed assets.
November 21, 2011
Moody's: Supreme Court Poses No-Win Situation for Health InsurersMoody's warns that if the Supreme Court finds that the individual mandate is severable, then health insurers' ratings could suffer. If the act itself is upheld, the big credit negatives come from health care exchanges and increased pricing regulation, says the rating agency.
November 21, 2011
Pru Named Top Company for Community DevelopmentPrudential Financial has been named "Top Company for Community Development" by DiversityInc. in recognition for its work on revitalizing Newark, NJ as well as other nationwide initiatives.
November 20, 2011
The Power of Hot ButtonsDetermine your prospects buying motivators and your sales will increase.
November 19, 2011
No Reply Doesn’t Mean NoA no reply is not the same as no. Dont automatically assume that the prospect isnt interested.
November 19, 2011
PPACA: Dental Plans Weigh in on Essential BenefitsShould we cover efforts to find children's cavities without covering fillings? William Kohn rolls his eyes.
November 18, 2011
Make Your Business Wishes Come TrueYou can wish for success, or you can follow these three proactive steps to get there.
November 18, 2011
In 2012, Both Obama and Romney Would Bear the Burdens of Health-Care Reform (Washington Post)Paul Starr notes that a leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination created a state program thats similar to PPACA.