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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Erecting Firewalls: Life After MetLife vs. Glenn
By Susan RellandIn light of the Supreme Court's 2008 decision in Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Glenn, insurers are well-advised to establish internal safeguards to reduce the impact of a perceived conflict of interest.
May 28, 2009
Obama Signs Fraud BillA new law has created a Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission that will "examine the causes, domestic and global, of the current financial and economic crisis."
May 27, 2009
Firm: Websites Pass PoorlyMany life insurance marketing websites omit or hide the information that consumers need to get in touch with life agents.
May 27, 2009
Insurer Analyzes Cost DriversThe WellPoint Institute of Health Care Knowledge says factors other than insurance premium increases are responsible for spiking health care costs.
May 27, 2009
NAIC Sets AgendaThe Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation Committee expects to hold four votes at the summer meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
May 27, 2009
Europe Tackles Systemic RiskThe European Commission wants to create a new financial stability monitor but continue to put separate bodies in charge of efforts to oversee individual banking, insurance and securities businesses.
May 27, 2009
Rep: Vet New AIG HeadA congressional critic of American Inernational Group Inc. wants any candidates for the AIG chairman and chief executive officer posts to release detailed financial information.
May 27, 2009
Panviva Signs CarrierBlue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania has chosen a call center technology vendor.