Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
7 things every advisor should know about their best clients
By Ginny KiplingYou most likely you have a core group of clients who drive a large percentage of your sales. See below a list of seven things to know about your best clients in order to develop a smart marketing strategy.
November 22, 2010
CBO Analyzes Medicare ProposalCongressional Budget Office analysts say the Rivlin-Ryan Medicare proposal could lead to a reduction in federal outlays.
November 22, 2010
PPACA: NAIC Task Force OKs ModelThe Regulatory Framework Task Force at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has endorsed a preexisting conditions exclusions model.
November 22, 2010
Schiff Speaks OutIn the view of David Schiff, the feisty editor/writer of the Insurance Observer, the publication that gave the insurance industry fits from 1989 to 2007,
November 22, 2010
Social Media Boot Camp Day 16: What Makes a Good Tweet? Dissecting Some of the BestAs you get more acquainted with Twitter, you may be asking yourself, "What exactly am I supposed to tweet about?"
November 22, 2010
Dodd-Frank: SEC Posts Advisor Size RegsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a regulation that would increase the size of investment advisors to be regulated by the agency to $100 million, from $25 million.
November 22, 2010
6 ways all financial advisors should be using TwitterSocial media is an important part of your marketing strategy, but it's also time consuming. That's why Twitter is perfect for the business crowd: It is quick and easy. But it can be far more strategic than that.
November 22, 2010
Software Testers Eligible for Trade Adjustment HelpThe federal Employment and Training Administration says workers at two insurance software testing centers in Pennsylvania are eligible for federal Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits.