Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
How to Network at a Holiday Party
By Michael GoldbergHoliday parties are great. Whether it's your company party, your client's party, or a party with family and friends, it's a chance to have fun and get into the holiday spirit.
December 15, 2010
PPACA: Senate Rejects 1099 Fix EffortsRepublicans in the Senate today blocked efforts by Democrats to eliminate major Affordable Care Act Form 1099 vendor reporting requirements.
December 15, 2010
3 ways to get leads from your website, FASTMarketing your life insurance agency online is a slow, steady march. It takes time to develop good content, build trust and get your site showing up well in search engines.
December 15, 2010
Senate Votes 81-19 to Pass H.R. 4853 Tax BillH.R. 4853, a bill that would preserve extended unemployment insurance benefits for 13 months and set the top estate tax rate at 35% for 2 years, today passed in the Senate with an 81-19 vote.
December 15, 2010
Tax Bill: Will House Let H.R. 4853 Make Magic?The House is unlikely to take action on H.R. 4853, a tax compromise bill that would stabilize estate tax rules for 2 years, until Thursday, House officials say.
December 15, 2010
NAIC Names 2011 Consumer RepsA think tank health policy analyst and the head of a group that represents young adults will be responsible for representing consumers at National Association of Insurance Commissioners proceedings in the coming year.
December 15, 2010
Help stamp out BADDoes your firm have a Business Avoidance Department? I run across BADs all the time.
December 15, 2010
Christi Daughenbaugh Takes Over as NAILBA ChairmanDexter Umekubo will be the chairman-elect of the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies in 2011.