Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
CFA Asks for Proof of Fiduciary Standard Costs
By Arthur D. PostalThe Consumer Federation of America says opponents of a uniform fiduciary standard have provided no evidence that a uniform standard would increase the cost of investment services.
May 09, 2011
Milliman: UL Profitability DipsLow interest rates seem may have hurt earnings of U.S. universal life operations during the first half of 2010.
May 09, 2011
Captives, Special Purpose Vehicles Draw FireThe New York Times has published an article raising questions about whether use of captive insurers could weaken insurance industry oversight.
May 09, 2011
Treasury Forms Insurance PanelThe U.S. Treasury Department is creating a Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance and reserving half of the seats for state insurance regulators
May 09, 2011
A Path to PrioritiesIt is shameful that for a politician to even discuss potential changes to one of the largest single components of the federal budget has become akin to altering the smile on the Mona Lisa.
May 09, 2011
Advisors: Create an event evaluation form, part 2If you read part one, you now have some ideas of good questions to ask in your evaluation form. There are a couple more helpful ideas to have.
May 09, 2011
SEC to Look at Money Market Fund RiskBill Stouten, a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans portfolio manager, will be one of the participants in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission discussion on money market funds and systemic risk.
May 09, 2011
Stable ConditionLife and health producers all know how disability insurance can protect one's income against a life-changing illness or injury.