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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Despite SEC's Two-Year Concession, Industry Determined To Fight 151A
By Arthur D. PostalA decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission to concede in court documents that it will provide a full two-year implementation period for federal regulation of indexed annuities under Rule 151A.
December 18, 2009
Fewer Want Health Care Reform: SurveyA tracking poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds a dip on several measures of public opinion on health care reform.
December 18, 2009
Maryland Regulator Leaving For WashingtonMaryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler has resigned to accept a position as chief counsel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
December 18, 2009
Antitrust Terms Out Of Health Care BillThere will be no language in Senate health care legislation repealing the antitrust exemption currently enjoyed by health and medical malpractice insurers, an aide to the proposal's chief Senate sponsor confirmed today.
December 18, 2009
How to stand out from the crowdBeing recognized as a leader in the industry can be the boost your credibility, and business, have been waiting for.
December 17, 2009
Legislators Blast Interstate Health Care ProposalA provision in both House and Senate healthcare legislation that would allow insurers to sell healthcare interstate is coming under fire from liberal members of the House from Maine and California.
December 17, 2009
Calpers To Boost LTC Rates 22%The California Public Employees' Retirement System's board of administration has approved a 22% increase in long term care insurance premiums paid by public employees in the state.
December 17, 2009
Create an e-mail marketing plan that worksDon't make the mistake of assuming you know what your consumers want. Take the time to ask and then consider the answers.