Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Keeping the producer happy
By Staff WriterA new LIMRA study entitled "It's All About Me," indicates that most life insurance producers surveyed
March 01, 2010
Regulator Proposes Twice Yearly RMBS ModelingAn official with the New York State Insurance Department is suggesting that managers of a mortgage-backed securities valuation program analyze the securities twice a year, at least for now.
March 01, 2010
Stress management tips for peak performanceArchitects and structural engineers get paid big bucks to design buildings strong enough to withstand the damaging
March 01, 2010
Obama Starts All-Out Push For Passage Of Health Care ReformPresident Obama last week signaled an all-out push for major health care reform legislation this year--even if it has to be done through the politically risky reconciliation route.
March 01, 2010
The check is in the mailWhile direct mail might have seemed to be e-mail's first casualty, the old tried-and-true marketing resource is as vital as ever.
March 01, 2010
Agent Groups Still Fighting Fiduciary Standard In Financial ReformBoth supporters and opponents of a fiduciary standard on sales of investment products have stepped up lobbying for their positions.
March 01, 2010
Wearing Two HatsOnce upon a time, life insurance professionals who wanted to build a fee-based practice would become a registered investment advisor.
March 01, 2010
2010 advisor survey (expanded content)Of the more than 500 people who took part in this year's first Advisor Survey, many had pertinent (and sometimes frank) comments to add to their evaluation of the state of the industry.