Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
White House: Obama Still Backing Individual Mandate
By Allison BellPresident Obama still believes individual U.S. residents should have a legal responsibility to own a minimum amount of health coverage, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Tuesday.
February 09, 2011
Advisors: Are you a good boss?When I ask myself that question, I come to the conclusion that I could be better. So what makes a good boss, and how can we get better?
February 09, 2011
Some rules for financial advisors using social networkingAmong financial advisors, 62% agree that social networking is here to stay and will have a lasting impact on the financial services industry, according to Rydex Advisor Benchmarking.
February 09, 2011
Call for Nominations: Broker of the YearBenefits Selling, a sister publication to National Underwriter Life & Health, has extended the nomination deadline for the Broker of the Year award to Friday, Feb. 11.
February 09, 2011
Lawmakers Propose Municipal Pension Disclosure StandardsNew public employee pension bills could require state and local government pension plans to publish plan funded status information.
February 09, 2011
HHS Proposes Student Health StandardsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has drafted regulations that could lead to big changes in student health plans.
February 09, 2011
Texas Health Care Coverage: A Year in ReviewAlmost without exception, 2010 was a year full of challenges. Still, Texas health insurers continued to enjoy relatively stable numbers throughout 2009 and the first three quarters of 2010.
February 09, 2011
FASB to Work with IASB on Insurance Contracts StandardThe Financial Accounting Standards Board has decided to team with the International Accounting Standards Board to try to develop a single accounting standard for insurance contracts.