Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Selling and the subproducer, part two
By Joe AnzaloneWhen we last left him, Ernie was despondent. He had high hopes for adding a new producer to his practice. But like many salespeople-turned-businesspeople, he made the three most common mistakes.
November 15, 2010
Contracts: Highmark, MassMutualHighmark Medicare Services Inc. has picked Companion Data Services L.L.C. to provide information technology and support for a national health care reimbursement system.
November 15, 2010
4 tips for managing your brand onlineIt is often hard to differentiate what makes one brand more successful than another when it comes to marketing online. Of course, much of this has to do with your brand management and the way you are presented to your niche.
November 15, 2010
NAIC Seeks Comments on Holding Company ActThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners executive committee is considering a model that could affect the way regulators oversee insurance holding companies.
November 15, 2010
FSB to G20: France Knocked Down a WallMany developed countries are trying to fill holes in prudential regulation of financial services companies - and at least one has combined prudential oversight of banks and insurers.
November 15, 2010
PPACA: Senate to Consider 1099 ProposalForm 1099 fixer legislation probably will be introduced in the Senate this week, according to Sen. Max Baucus.
November 15, 2010
Social Media Boot Camp Day 11: Tweeting Tools - External Sites to Enhance Your Twitter ExperienceAlthough Twitter is an excellent marketing opportunity and source of news updates, the site is far from perfect.
November 15, 2010
Networking and Social MediaDo you have more than 100 friends on Facebook? What about 200? 300? 1,000?