Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
GASB Proposes Public Pension Rule Overhaul
By Allison BellThe Government Accounting Standards Board says two new exposure drafts could give the public more information about how state and local government pension plans are really doing.
July 11, 2011
Frank: They Run From SIFI LabelRep. Barney Frank says insurers and other large financial institutions are running away from being classified as "systemically significant financial institutions" even though being designated as a SIFI could reduce their cost of capital.
July 10, 2011
Community Outreach AwardNational Underwriter Life & Health is happy to acknowledge William "Mack" Hull as the recipient of the 2011 Industry Elite Award winner for Community Outreach.
July 09, 2011
Advisors: You are not a financial jukeboxOne of my clients said that at family events, his family members all want to talk about their investments that they have with him. Here is my suggestion for him.
July 08, 2011
Growth: Mutual of Omaha, Medica, DestinationRx, Laser AppMutual of Omaha Bank has started a Houston-based energy lending group to court players in the oil and gas industry.
July 08, 2011
AAA Rep Urges Congress to Increase Retirement AgeTo keep Social Security solvent, Congress should start by increasing the normal Social Security retirement age, a top actuary testified today on Capitol Hill.
July 08, 2011
Hancock: More Investors Taking VacationsU.S. investors seem to be demonstrating growing confidence in the state of the economy by leaving town.
July 08, 2011
5 ways to give your practice an annuity infusionA robust annuity book of business isn't handed to you. Rather, it's built through preparation, dedication and resourcefulness. These five strategic suggestions should help get you where you want to go.