Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
FINRA: Be More Careful About E-Mail
By Allison BellThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has imposed a $1.2 million fine on an insurer-affiliated securities firm over allegations that the firm had a weak e-mail supervision program.
November 17, 2009
Seminar attendees expect education, expertiseWhat do seniors think about free lunch seminars?
November 17, 2009
FUTURITY FIRST Updates SiteAn insurance distributor has revamped its home on the Web.
November 17, 2009
EBSA To Spend More Time On Advice RulesAn arm of the U.S. Department of Labor is once again pushing back the effective date for regulations that would govern the delivery of investment advice to retirement plan participants.
November 17, 2009
Florida Blue Goes RetailBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida is selling gift cards that can be used to get health care discounts or pay for limited-benefit guarantee coverage.
November 17, 2009
CMS Actuary: CLASS Act Would Not WorkThe chief actuary at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says a long term care provision in H.R. 3962, the House health bill, would not be financially viable.
November 17, 2009
Joint Venture Income VA Rolls OutTwo big financial services companies are jointly introducing a deferred variable annuity that targets retirees and people transitioning to retirement.
November 17, 2009
National Planning To Support Main Street RepsMain Street Securities L.L.C. has picked National Planning Corp. Inc. to provide broker-dealer support services and securities investment products.