Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
New Customer Preferences, New Distribution Landscape for Life Insurers
By Kevin J. KraftIn recent years, life insurers have begun the process of adapting to a distribution environment which encompasses emerging technologies such as mobile, social media, digital marketing and online sales.
July 07, 2011
The 7 deadly sins of a financial advisorLet's update the "The Seven Deadly Sins" for advisors. "Save" yourself by avoiding these transgressions (and examples) at all costs:
July 07, 2011
Deals: Digital Insurance, Wells FargoDigital Insurance Inc. has announced the acquisition of a benefits firm in the Southeast.
July 07, 2011
Securian to Acquire Balboa LifeSecurian Financial Group Inc. has agreed to acquire Balboa Life Insurance Company and a sister company from Bank of America Corp.
July 07, 2011
Bay State Adjusts Exchange ProgramMassachusetts regulators have been tinkering with the design of their state's health insurance exchange.
July 07, 2011
2014: The Year the Pie Changes?In less than 3 years, U.S. employers may have a chance to use much of the money now spent on group health coverage for other purposes - such as increasing the income of highly paid employees.
July 06, 2011
Dodd-Frank: Securitization Group Speaks Up for "Esoteric" AssetsAny new federal credit risk retention regulations should accommodate the needs of players in niche securitization sectors, according to the American Securitization Forum.
July 06, 2011
Eric Thompson to Lead NAIC International TeamThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has hired Eric Thompson - a former Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. executive - to be manager of international relations.