Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Deloitte Survey: Many Producers Are Less than Satisfied with their Carriers
By Warren S. HerschTwo-thirds of producers say they expect to add or drop appointments in the next 12 months, a churn rate that represents an opportunity and threat for carriers.
November 17, 2011
Beyond Vineyards And Yachts: Prudential Shoots For A Clearer Picture Of Retirement (Fast Company)Prudential takes a people-focused tack in its new retirement campaign.
November 16, 2011
Advisors: Do Your Clients Know What They Want?Your clients financial success depends on their knowing what they want.
November 16, 2011
Life Insurance Consumers Satisfied, But Hoping For MoreResearch of over 7,000 global insurance customers conducted earlier this year by Accenture indicates a satisfaction gap between what life insurance customers want from their insurers and what they think they are getting.
November 16, 2011
Reputation Death, Part 1Avoid these six reputation killers if you want to keep your good name.
November 16, 2011
Gallup: U.S. Adults Still Conflicted About Health ReformA majority want a system based on private health insurance, but the percentage who want a government-run system has increased.
November 16, 2011
Mercer: Employers Fear PPACA High-Cost Plan TaxBenefits managers don't seem to be as worried about the PPACA coverage mandate for full-time workers.
November 16, 2011
Insurance Can Be Systemically Risky, Says ExpertA funded consumer representative to the NAIC today countered insurance industry and NAIC arguments that insurance companies dont pose systemic risks to the economy, making a de facto argument for federal oversight of the industry.