Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Court Issues Pension Ruling
By Arthur D. PostalThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that women cannot claim retroactive pension credit for work time lost in the days before it became illegal to discriminate against pregnant women.
May 18, 2009
Feds Renew LTC Program--But Only With HancockThe U.S. Office of Personnel Management has named one company to be the sole Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program carrier. It also is increasing rates for in-force policies.
May 18, 2009
LOMA CEO: Keep GoingThe recession may cause some to stumble, but opportunities for growth and improvements in efficiency remain.
May 18, 2009
IRS Aids Storm-Tossed PlansThe Internal Revenue Service is trying to throw a life line to some 401(k) plan sponsors that are struggling to stay afloat.
May 18, 2009
Case Against SEC's Rule 151A Now In Hands Of The CourtWhether equity-indexed annuities will be subject to federal or state regulation will likely hinge on a federal appeals court panel's view on how much risk in a product currently sold as insurance "is too much risk" to be exempt from federal oversight.
May 18, 2009
Major Healthcare Players Propose $2 Trillion In Savings Over 10 YearsSectors of the entire healthcare industry, including health insurers, are pledging to work to shave $2 trillion or more over 10 years in the cost of healthcare...
May 18, 2009
Poor Economy Means More Work For DI Special Investigation UnitsDesperate times often lead to desperate measures.
May 18, 2009
Full Disclosure Whole Life ReportThis report features charts and information on 27 policies. All of them are participating (dividend-paying) with the exception of 3 all-guaranteed policies.