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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
RedBrick Adds Artificial Intelligence Arm
By Staff WriterRedBrick Health Corp., a health improvement firm, will be trying a new approach to persuading health plan members to take better care of themselves.
October 12, 2010
LIMRA: Goals Help Banks Sell More InsuranceBanks that establish life insurance sales goals get much higher insurance sales from their sales representatives than banks without goals get.
October 12, 2010
PPACA: Consumer Reps Like MLR Draft As IsThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners should resist the urge to water down a minimum medical loss ratio model draft, according to the people who represent consumers in NAIC proceedings.
October 12, 2010
STOA: Commenters Aim to Polish Model BulletinA proposed stranger-originated annuity model bulletin has been getting generally favorable reviews from commenters.
October 12, 2010
Social pitfalls in business: 4 more to avoidBarry Libert says we are "on the cusp of a new era" which calls for a shift to social media to connect with clients on a personal level. Last week we told you about four pitfalls to avoid when "going social." Here are the next four from Libert.
October 12, 2010
3 steps to creating a memorable brand imageCreating a distinct brand is an important part of any business. Follow these guidelines as you set out to create or enhance your brand identity.
October 12, 2010
Bitter PillsAs the health insurance market struggles to manage the ongoing uncertainties of implementing the 2,700 pages of healthcare reform legislation passed by Congress and signed ...
October 11, 2010
PPACA: EBSA Tries to Ease Employer FearsThe Employee Benefits Security Administration has come down on the side of health plan sponsors in several newly posted answers to questions about the Affordable Care Act.