Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
It's the difference that matters
By Jay NagdemanThe cornerstone of effective marketing is "positioning"-- a concept that has increasingly gained importance since it entered the marketing literature almost 50 years ago. For an agent, your positioning is what sets you apart from the competition.
August 11, 2009
Insurer Aims Site At Small BusinessNational Life Group has upgraded its consumer retirement Web site to include information targeted to owners of small businesses.
August 11, 2009
Trustmark Offers VantisLife ProgramVantisLife Insurance Company is now offering its life insurance products through Trustmark Wealth Management.
August 11, 2009
AARP Opens Health Reform DriveThe American Association of Retired Persons announced it is starting a new multimillion-dollar advertising campaign to back health care reform.
August 11, 2009
Gary AluiseGary Aluise has been promoted to senior vice president of LIMRA and LOMA. Currently, Aluise serves as vice president and managing director of International Operations. He has been in the insurance industry for almost 35 years.
August 11, 2009
HHS Hits Preexisting Condition LimitsAn insurer could charge high premiums, deny coverage, or set a restriction such as denying any respiratory disease coverage to a person with hay fever, according to a new report.
August 11, 2009
SS Broke By 2043: CBOBy 2043, the Social Security trust fund will be exhausted, according to a new study.
August 11, 2009
Former Conseco Unit Settles California ChargesThe California Dept. of Insurance has announced an agreement with Conseco Senior Health Insurance Company to pay $500,000 to settle charges the company mishandled a number of long term care claims.