Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
The Art of Canvassing
By Michael GoldbergHow would you define the term "canvassing" (as in "canvassing the neighborhood")?
June 18, 2011
Advisors: Fall marketing starts todayThe summer slowdown provides an excellent opportunity to focus more energy on marketing and to plan for the fall when "life returns to normal." Here are three things to work on this summer to prepare for September and the 4th quarter.
June 17, 2011
PPACA: CCIIO to Wind Down Limit Waiver ProgramEmployers and plans that want new relief from the federal annual benefits limit rules will have to submit their applications by Sept. 22, 2011, officials say.
June 17, 2011
Commonwealth Fund: Exchanges Are ComingMore than 14 states could have the authority to set up state health insurance exchanges by the end of the year.
June 17, 2011
IASB to Ban Retouching of Pension, Retiree Health Financial Pictures in 2013Employers that use the International Financial Reporting Standards may be losing their ability to smooth out year-to-year fluctuations in pension plan and retiree health plan financial performance.
June 17, 2011
PPACA: "Where's the Garlic?"Insurers are hoping state insurance regulators will find ways to put ideas for more risk management tools in a white paper on setting up health insurance exchanges.
June 17, 2011
AHIP Institute 2011: The 4 ExchangesThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could end up creating 4 rather different health insurance exchange programs.
June 17, 2011
Analysis: Caregiving Hits Men's Earnings HarderMale workers who care for aging parents tend to earn less than female caregivers, and they earn much less than men who are not caring for their parents earn.