Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Advisor tip: How bad leads crash good reputations
By Steven McCartyReputation is as delicate as a butterfly's wings. A small event distantly related to your business can have a huge impact on your reputation.
April 01, 2011
Washington State Imposes Acupuncture Claim FinesMike Kreidler, the Washington state insurance commissioner, imposed $65,000 in fines on a health insurer in collection with allegations that the insurer denied 220 acupuncture claims in an unreasonable fashion.
April 01, 2011
Steve Ferguson to Serve on International ForumThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has picked Steve Ferguson to represent the United States on the International Supervisory Forum.
April 01, 2011
FSB Releases Country Progress ReportsThe Financial Stability Board has posted a collection of national financial services reform reports.
April 01, 2011
Panel Eyes AARPThe health and oversight subcommittees at the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing today on the nature of AARP.
April 01, 2011
CMS on Track to Use Up Early Retiree Program FundingThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will stop accepting applications for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program in May because of lack of availability of funds.
April 01, 2011
IRS Might Issue ACO GuidanceThe Internal Revenue Service is asking whether it needs to issue new guidance to help tax-exempt health care organizations participate in the new Medicare Shared Savings Program accountable care organization initiative.
April 01, 2011
New Hampshire Department Recommends Taking Exchange GrantNew Hampshire Insurance Department officials say taking a $1 million federal health insurance exchange planning grant might be a good idea.