Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
NAIFA Blasts Labor Fiduciary Definition
By Arthur D. PostalA proposed definition of retirement plan fiduciary could limit consumer access to investment education and advice, according to officials at the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
April 13, 2011
GAO: Dozens of Federal Programs Promote Financial LiteracyMore than 20 federal agencies and more than 50 federal programs and initiatives are trying to promote financial literacy, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
April 13, 2011
Houses Passes PPACA Prevention Fund Repeal Bill (UPDATED)Members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted 236-183 Wednesday to pass H.R. 1217, a bill that would repeal a public health fund created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
April 13, 2011
Client relationships: 3 reasons to stop lol'ing and start talkingConversations are the building blocks of relationships. Unfortunately, today's MO seems to be less talking and more texting.
April 13, 2011
Building a tech-savvy business in the digital ageThe advent of social media, cloud computing, the paperless office and even the iPad may revolutionize your practice, but if you don't plan for these changes properly, they can distract your office and take it off track.
April 12, 2011
LIFE Adds Disability Month Photo ContestThe Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education will be using a photo contest to get consumers to think about the importance of insuring their paychecks.
April 12, 2011
Health Insurer to Provide Refunds in MaineA health insurer will be sending refunds to about 1,300 small businesses in Maine, according to officials at the Maine Bureau of Insurance.
April 12, 2011
Appreciation parties bring in referralsTwice a year, we'll hold referral appreciation parties. If they referred someone to me in the last six months and we actually met, whoever referred them gets to come to the party.