Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Dodd-Frank: John Huff To Speak for NAIC at FSOC
By Arthur D. PostalMissouri Insurance Director John Huff will be the National Association of Insurance Commissioners representative to the new Financial Stability Oversight Council.
September 16, 2010
One social media marketing mistake to avoidFor the longest time, marketing consisted of pushing a message about a product or company that was strictly controlled by that company itself.
September 16, 2010
IASB, FASB Schedule MeetingsThe International Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board plan to hold 3 public roundtable meetings on insurance contract standards in the next few months.
September 16, 2010
Networking: Making the RoundsWho you get to know could make or break your business
September 15, 2010
PPACA: Agencies to Address Antitrust BarriersThe Federal Trade Commission will be joining with federal health agencies Oct. 5 to host a workshop on "accountable care organizations."
September 15, 2010
IAIS on Basel III: Insurance is Different from BankingThe head of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors says regulators must consider the long-term nature of the liabilities that insurers face when developing standards for insurance supervision.
September 15, 2010
House Panel OKs RAA MeasureThe House Veterans' Affairs Committee has approved a proposal that could affect retained asset account disclosures.
September 15, 2010
Planners, Carriers Look for RainmakersThe Financial Planning Association says many planning firms think they'll be hiring, and two large carriers have announced major agent recruitment drive.