Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
ACA: Another Carrier To Offer No-Max Stop-Loss
By Allison BellA unit of Sun Life Financial Inc. says it plans to respond to the new federal Affordable Care Act by providing unlimited lifetime maximums for stop-loss policies effective on and after Oct. 1.
May 26, 2010
IMSA Teams With AARPThe Insurance Marketplace Standards Association will join with AARP to hold an annuity suitability meeting in Washington June 10.
May 26, 2010
Producer Groups Sue Over N.Y. Department Comp RegsOrganizations that represent New York state agents and brokers have gone to court to try to block implementation of a new compensation disclosure rule.
May 26, 2010
Three habits of highly effective producersThe more you can master each strategy, the more likely you will achieve and retain Top-Producer status.
May 26, 2010
Co-browsing technology allows advisors to provide better serviceToday, many life and health insurance companies are asking their prospective and current policyholders to not only fill out applications online, but to complete service, claims and other forms.
May 26, 2010
AIG Faces Tough Crowd At TARP HearingElizabeth Warren today called American International Group Inc. (NYSE:AIG) a "corporate Frankenstein," and analysts questioned how well the company can do without government help.
May 26, 2010
5 design tips for improving direct mail responseDirect mail design is quite different from traditional "advertising" design. In fact, most design schools don't even teach it! You can use this article to help you know what to ask for when you're working with a designer on a direct mail package.
May 25, 2010
Benefits Consortium ExpandsAIS Benefit Concepts L.L.C. has joined the Benefit Advisors Network.