Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Prudential: Guarantees Keep Investors in Equities
By Staff WriterIndividuals say they are much more likely to stay invested in the stock market despite short-term price drops if their financial products come with guarantees.
September 23, 2011
Editor's Blog: Comparison ShoppingMaybe life insurance numbers are so low because the buyers are kept in the dark about what they are supposed to buy.
September 23, 2011
Growth: Hilb, National Health, ConnectedHealthThe Hilb Group L.L.C. is opening a new office in Rochester, N.Y., and expanding an office in Bay Shore, N.Y.
September 23, 2011
New York: The Change Has (Started to) ComeThe fabled New York State Insurance Department will open its doors Oct. 3 as a part of a new New York State Department of Financial Services. Insurers shouldn't expect to see too much disruption - yet.
September 23, 2011
Deals: MD Care, De la Parte, Triton HRHumana Inc. has agreed to acquire a small Medicare Advantage health maintenance organization in Southern California.
September 23, 2011
How to tell your branding story in your productThere's more to effective product branding than putting a logo on a label or box.
September 23, 2011
How to get the most out of strategic planningA hot topic, strategic planning helps companies thrive in a challenging economy.
September 22, 2011
Gramm: Sunset Entitlement Programs Every 10 YearsCongress should have to re-authorize every federal program -including Medicare and Social Security - on a regular basis, according to Phil Gramm.