Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Humana Looks to (Medicare) Future
By Allison BellA health insurer is reporting higher revenue and higher earningsand shrugging off drops in group health plan enrollment.
October 30, 2011
The Myth of “Small Talk”Is social chit-chat appropriate in todays busy world? And does it establish rapport?
October 29, 2011
The Evolution of Facebook, Part 2Profile changes: What they mean for you and your business.
October 28, 2011
Gov. Jerry Brown to Unveil 12-Point Pension Overhaul (Los Angeles Times)Back in March, California Gov. Jerry Brown released an outline of proposed changes to the state's overburdened pension plan, proposing benefits for new state workers that blended elements of a traditional pension plan with 401(k)-style benefits.
October 28, 2011
State Wants to Exempt Health Insurers from 80% Rule (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Wisconsin is the latest state to request an exemption from the PPACA's mandate that insurers spend 80% of their profits on medical care, stating that the provision may force smaller insurers to withdraw from the market, harming consumers.
October 28, 2011
NAIC to Consider Initiative to Grow Financial Modeling SuiteNo determination has been made as of yet, but the NAIC no longer can rely on the rating agencies for structured security ratings, per Dodd- Frank, and suffers from a "lack of expertise to model these securities internally."
October 28, 2011
NAIC Suffers Dip in Investment Income, Budget ShowsThe NAIC budget rises incrementally again for the coming year, but a volatile third quarter market wipes out investment gains. The organization's liquid reserve is projected to increase to almost 84% by year-end 2012.
October 28, 2011
Seize the Season: Now’s the Time to Plan for SuccessAutumn is not a time for just raking leaves and carving pumpkins. Here are three tips to fill your pipeline for Jan. 1.