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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Imagine a Completely Different Model for Life Insurance Coverage
By Brian AndersonMaria Umbachs September article in Life Insurance Selling hypothesized that, by combining the ability to collect and distribute funds quickly with the power of a social network like Facebook, a Napster Moment in insurance is possible.
October 17, 2011
ObamaCare Starts to Unravel (WSJ)One of the most criticized elements of Obama's Affordable Care Act was CLASS, a federally-sponsored long-term care insurance program that had idealistic goals and (to industry insiders at least) very obvious holes.
October 17, 2011
TD Ameritrade Study: Fiduciary Duty Tops Reasons Clients Choose an RIAThe top reason investors choose to work with an independent registered investment advisor is that RIAs are required, as fiduciaries, to offer advice that is in the best interest of clients, according to the study.
October 17, 2011
PPACA Tax Subsidy Bill Gets a Democratic VoteH.R. 2576 would add Social Security to MAGI calculations.
October 17, 2011
Why, Indeed?With life sales at their lowest point since WWII, MassMutual has rolled out Why Life Insurance, an interactive educational resource made available on their Facebook page.
October 17, 2011
Advisors: Raise Your ProfileIf youre so unique, why isnt everyone talking about you? These three tricks will help you raise your profile.
October 16, 2011
Stand Out in 30 Seconds or LessDont begin your presentation in the usual, boring way. Heres how to stand out from the crowd.
October 15, 2011
Recession? Not Again!Think you cant sell in bad times? These nine steps will boost your sales in any economy.