Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
New York Department Eyes Separate Accounts
By Allison BellOfficials at the New York State Insurance Department discuss use of separate accounts and credit default swaps in a recent life company examination report.
August 16, 2011
Find your hidden money: Part IIn my next two columns, I'll be covering the specific questions we need to think through in order to find our hidden money.
August 16, 2011
Tips to achieve a drama-free workplace, Part 2By following these steps, you can shift yourself (and your team) away from drama and toward more enjoyable and productive tasks.
August 15, 2011
MetLife: Benefits Advisors Give Mixed ForecastU.S. benefits brokers and consultants seem to be much more optimistic about their own firms than they are about the benefits industry as a whole.
August 15, 2011
HealthEquity Acquires MsaverHealthEquity Inc. has bought First Horizon Msaver Inc., a health savings account administrator, from First Tennessee Bank N.A.
August 15, 2011
Missouri Department: Our Exchange Has Bipartisan SupportOfficials at the Missouri Department of Insurance say they believe their state's health insurance exchange has support from Republicans as well as Democrats.
August 15, 2011
IRI: Annuity Features Appeal to Middle-Income BoomersMiddle-income baby boomers may have less to spend on annuities than higher-income boomers, but they are more interested in guarantees and much less interested in rate of return.
August 15, 2011
New York to Insurers: So, How's Your Mom?The New York State Insurance Department is asking insurers doing business in the state to give it any annual registration statements the insurers' holding companies file in other states.