Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
NAIC Eyes Rescissions
By Allison BellThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners says it wants to prevent abusive efforts to rescind the coverage of health plan members.
July 28, 2009
Witnesses Back Federal RoleA consumer group representative and a law professor today told a Senate panel that they think the federal government should help regulate the insurance industry.
July 28, 2009
How to Cut Tech Costs without Cutting EffectivenessIn any business, large or small, there is one mantra that gets chanted over and over anytime the economy goes even a little weak: Cut costs.
July 27, 2009
Big People, Big BillsObesity now accounts for 9.1% of U.S. medical spending, up from 6.5% in 1998.
July 27, 2009
Actuary: Signal ClearlyThe U.S. financial system needs to do a better job of encouraging individuals to make realistic plans for old age.
July 27, 2009
Olympus Gets TPA LicenseA company that has been managing care outside the United States now has permission to run benefit plans in Florida.
July 27, 2009
Brooks To Lead NAIC PanelThe executive committee at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has named Kermitt Brooks chair of the NAIC's Life Insurance and Annuities Committee.
July 27, 2009
Some States Cap BenefitsA significant percentage of state employee health plans impose a $2 million maximum on lifetime benefits.