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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Health Reform Bill Gets Senate Finance OK But Faces Many More Hurdles
By Arthur D. PostalAfter passing a critical test last week, legislation reforming the U.S. health care delivery system is now dealing with its next hurdle, floor action in both the House and Senate.
October 19, 2009
Short-Term Premium Financing May Work for Affluent ClientsSelling insurance products can be difficult during good times and extremely challenging in recessionary times.
October 19, 2009
Industry Groups Fighting Fiduciary StandardThis week will tell whether the insurance industry has been able to persuade the House Financial Services Committee that a proposed "one-size-fits-all" fiduciary standard governing the sale of securities products.
October 19, 2009
The View From Outside The IndustrySuitability aside, industry representatives remain divided as to what a "harmonized" standard should specify.
October 18, 2009
Making The Case For DI To The Business OwnerAt some point in their careers, successful producers take their practices to the next level by seeking clients who have a high net worth and hence, a larger problem to solve.
October 16, 2009
Personnel Changes: Assurant Health, Insphere, OthersAssurant Inc. has named Adam Lamnin executive vice president and chief operating officer.
October 16, 2009
Reform Bill Could Bar LTC Incentives: NAHUThe National Association of Health Underwriters is voicing concern that healthcare legislation reported out this week by the Senate Finance Committee would reduce incentives to buy long term care insurance.
October 16, 2009
Health Insurers Extend Olive BranchOfficials of America's Health Insurance Plans appear to be trying to reopen talks with Senate Democratic leaders in an effort to reshape the healthcare reform legislation passed by a Senate panel earlier this week.