Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Wave Your Magic Social Media Wand, Part 1
By Amy McIlwainConvert social media connections into real-world business and profits. Its easier than you think.
November 07, 2011
Potential Need to Strengthen Insurer Reserves Seen as Negative for Credit, Bottom LineWhat does Moody's see for life insurers? At best, disruption. At worst, higher prices, overwhelmed markets, capital constraints, insurance department waivers, and damaged profitability.
November 06, 2011
NAIC to Scrutinize Contingent AnnuitiesThe NAIC is forming a subgroup to tease out the issues of the burgeoning contingent annuity market, even as key player, MetLife, says it will not sell them, citing a number of concerns over the product, including reserving.
November 06, 2011
How to Create a Knockout e-NewsletterA little creativity coupled with a solid game plan will take your newsletter from dismissed spam to an excellent marketing tool.
November 05, 2011
Sales Trouble? Try Viewing It from a Different AngleA new perspective can help you solve your sales dilemma and deal with a situation that is new to you.
November 04, 2011
NAIC Empowers New Working Group to Mull Guidelines on USLG ReservesThe new joint working group will be sure to have some lively discussion between now and the Spring meeting. Will NAIC guidelines governing ULSG issue be far behind?
November 04, 2011
Insurance Exchanges Could Harm U.S. States’ Autonomy (Reuters)In a letter posted Nov. 2nd, the National Governors' Association submitted a letter to U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, stating that the federal health care law's exchange mandate could limit states' autonomy.
November 04, 2011
Twitter chat: How to participateWant to chat with people, in real time, on Twitter? Here's how to participate in a Twitter chat, like our regular #prowebchat, or start your own.