Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Are you serious? 7 business questions for advisors
By Adam CufrAre you serious about growing your business? Ask yourself these seven questions:
April 14, 2011
MetLife Enters into Federal Mortgage Consent OrderMetLife Inc. has agreed to strengthen oversight of its residential mortgage banking activities, the company says.
April 14, 2011
FASB, IASB Agree to Postpone Insurance Standards DeadlineThe U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board are pushing back the deadline for a major insurance standards project.
April 14, 2011
NAIC Rep Testifies on FSOC RestrictionsFinancial Stability Oversight Council policies lead to insurance industry interests being inadequately represented at the FSOC, a National Association of Insurance Commissioners official today told a congressional panel.
April 14, 2011
ASPPA, NTSAA Oppose SEC Municipal Advisor ProposalASPPA and the NTSAA say a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission municipal advisor regulation proposal exceeds the intent of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
April 13, 2011
IRI: Economy Clouds Boomer Retirement ExpectationsSince the recession started, one-third of boomers have stopped contributing to 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts or other retirement arrangements, according to the Insured Retirement Institute.
April 13, 2011
SEC May Postpone Midsize Advisor Jurisdiction ShiftThe Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a staff request that it delay until the first quarter of 2012 the date by which midsize advisors must transfer to state regulation.
April 13, 2011
NAIC Renames In-House RaterThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has changed the name of the Securities Valuation Office to the Capital Markets and Investment Analysis Office.