Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Financial Services Bill Heads To Senate Floor
By Arthur D. PostalThe insurance industry won two key changes in the financial services bill approved by the Senate Bank, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
March 22, 2010
Council: Health Bill To Slam Retiree Drug CoverageA "revenue raiser" provision in the health bill package could force many large employers to drop retiree prescription drug coverage to avoid a big earnings charge.
March 22, 2010
N.Y. Seeks Comment On Settlement RulesThe New York State Insurance Department is asking for comments on proposed life settlement sector licensing and registration requirements.
March 22, 2010
IRI: The Shorter, The BetterConsumers say they would be more likely to read condensed versions of investment prospectuses than they are to read the actual prospectuses.
March 22, 2010
Former Pa. Commissioner DiesFormer Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Herbert Denenberg died earlier this month.
March 22, 2010
LTC Experts: The Health Bills Affect UsThe health bill package includes provisions that could have a big impact on long term care insurance sales, industry experts say.
March 22, 2010
Four tips to perfect your "elevator speech"As a successful advisor, your job is to make sure that you're filling those brief, 30-second meetings with something that could develop into a long-term professional relationship.