Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Insurer Groups Want Limits On Federal Liquidation Role
By Arthur D. PostalWhen the House Financial Services Committee considers a systemic risk regulation bill Tuesday, it should rewrite the sections governing how much authority federal regulators would have over large, troubled insurers, insurer groups say.
November 02, 2009
Cojones For Rent?Here we are in November already, well past the first-year anniversary of the Panic of 2008, and any heat, not to mention action, on financial reform has been reduced to a slow saut? from a flame more suited to stir-fry.
November 02, 2009
Ask the Experts: Joanne BlackIn a tough economy, where's the best place to put my marketing dollars to maximize my investment?
November 02, 2009
Estate Tax Extension Seen By Year-End, But Not Permanent FixAssociation for Advanced Life Underwriting officials believe that before Congress recesses it will extend the 2009 estate tax levels for another year, but won't deal with permanent reform until next year.
November 01, 2009
Regulator targets use of mortgage money for securitiesIf you're considering asking clients to fund the purchase of a security by refinancing their mortgage or taking out a home-equity loan, watch out.
November 01, 2009
Letters to the EditorI don't recall ever hearing what this new health plan would look like.
November 01, 2009
The 10 Commandments for better placementI believe if you properly prepare for the appointment and conduct an appropriate face-to-face presentation, then you will get a high percentage of the sales and have very few policies fall off the books.