Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Sideline strategy: Marketing tips from the NFL
By John ScrantonOnce fall begins, my Sunday routine is breakfast, church and then football. The intriguing part for sales and marketing folks is how football has become so pervasive and successful.
October 08, 2010
6 tax deductions for the work-at-home advisorAre you one of the almost 6 million Americans who work from home? If so, read on to see five popular deductions you might be able to claim on next year's taxes.
October 08, 2010
FPA Study Finds High Satisfaction with Compliance SoftwareMost financial advisors don't use compliance software in their practice, but those who do report being satisfied with the technology, according to a new report.
October 08, 2010
Personnel Changes: Aflac, Aetna, Lincoln, Nationwide, Great-West, Curian, Allianz Life, SilbersteinAflac Inc. has named Michael Zuna to succeed Jeffrey Charney as head of marketing for the U.S. insurance operation.
October 08, 2010
The Impact on Small Businesses of the Jobs Act: Part IHow will the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act affect small firms?
October 08, 2010
Godwin's LawIn a recent issue of National Underwriter, I ran an editorial from one of my senior editors, Trevor Thomas, entitled "Taxes are Not the Problem." ...
October 07, 2010
PPACA: HHS OKs Many Mini Med WaiversThe U.S. Department of Human and Human Services has approved about 30 requests for minimum medical loss ratio waivers for limited-benefit health plans.
October 07, 2010
PPACA: LHATF Approves MLR Rebate ModelMembers of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force have approved a draft model that could be used to implement the new Affordable Care Act minimum medical loss ratio provisions.