Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
NAIC Details Social Media Recommendations in White Paper
By Warren S. HerschState insurance regulators may ask insurers to adopt policies and controls covering use of social media by associated entities as well as by the insurers' own employees.
August 08, 2011
Appeals Court: Group Life RAAs Fall Outside ERISAA life insurer's fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ends once it deposits group life policy benefits into a retained asset account, according to a federal appeals court.
August 08, 2011
Asking for a referral is not asking for a favorWhen we ask for a favor, we often mistakenly assume that the person expects something in return.
August 08, 2011
100 opportunities, 1 stopGetting creative with your prospecting techniques is often the most effective way to not only build your client base, but build it with people you consider your ideal clients.
August 08, 2011
The Weight of the WorldAs an already embattled Department of Labor continues to craft a major revision to the fiduciary standard that governs the sale of retirement products in accounts covered by ERISA.
August 07, 2011
Google+: Will it live up to the hype?Have you heard about Google+? Here's a breakdown to get you acquainted.
August 05, 2011
NAIC Panel: History is Just HistoryHistory might repeat itself, but not in the individual annuity market.
August 05, 2011
Growth: Unum, INGUnum Group Corp. will be working with another carrier to offer dental benefits.