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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Grassley Hunts Down Post-Bailout Bonuses
By Arthur D. PostalSen. Charles Grassley believes American International Group Inc. (NYSE:AIG) may have authorized some executive bonuses after the federal government began helping it in September 2008.
February 04, 2010
New York Faults Deferred Premium Asset CalculationsSome insurers seem to be using the wrong methods to calculate some types of assets and reserves, according to officials at the New York State Insurance Department.
February 03, 2010
Life Web Searches RiseInternet users searched for life insurance information on the Web about 16.6 million times in 2009, according to a Web traffic measurement firm.
February 03, 2010
Web Exclusive: Estate Tax UncertaintyWho the heck knows what is, or isn't, going to happen in Washington this year, and that goes double for the estate tax. Douglas I. Friedman has ideas about how to help clients cope with the suspense.
February 03, 2010
Braly To Become WellPoint ChairmanThe board of WellPoint Inc. (NYSE:WLP) has named Angela Braly, the company's president and chief executive officer, to succeed Larry Glasscock as chairman March 1.
February 03, 2010
Towers Watson: Pension Managers Beat ParticipantsProfessional defined benefit pension plan managers came out ahead of the do-it-yourselfers in 2007 and 2008.
February 03, 2010
Pennsylvania Eyes LTC Producer TrainingPennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario is considering proposed rules that would require at least 8 hours of state-approved training for producers who sell long term care insurance in the state.
February 03, 2010
ACLI Calls For Life Settlement Securitization BanThe American Council of Life Insurers is asking policymakers to ban the practice of securitizing blocks of life settlements.