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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Recession Casualty
By Warren S. HerschThe old adage "neither a borrower nor a lender be" has a contemporary ring to it these days...
May 18, 2009
Asset Protection Is Key To The Estate Plan: AALU PanelistsWhat factors do bankruptcy judges weigh when determining whether gifted assets escape claims by creditors? How much creditor protection is afforded life insurance policies?
May 18, 2009
Stop StressingThe federal government has completed its stress tests of the nation's 19 largest banks and bank-like institutions and in this era of trillions of dollars, there is good news.
May 15, 2009
Web Exclusive: Income IdeasWhat's a living benefit guarantee doing in the hands of a fee-based advisor who does not sell annuities? Linda Koco can explain.
May 15, 2009
EBRI: Health Confidence LowNeither workers nor retirees have much confidence in their ability to handle acute care or long-term care costs in retirement.
May 15, 2009
NAFA: Lawmakers Seeking AlliesHouse members could introduce an indexed annuity jurisdiction bill sometime around Memorial Day weekend, according to the National Association for Fixed Annuities.
May 15, 2009
Life Activity FallsU.S. life insurers received 0.8% fewer requests for individual coverage in April than they received in April 2008 - but about 13% more for applicants ages 60 and older.
May 15, 2009
Study: Insurance Helps Bank ProfitsBanks that sold insurance in 2008 reported median net income that was 69% higher than the median net income for all banks.