Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
IRS Drafts 403(b) Prototype Rules
By Allison BellThe Internal Revenue Service is moving ahead with efforts to start a program that would pre-approve prototype Section 403(b) retirement plans.
April 14, 2009
N.D. Gov Gets STOLI BillNorth Dakota lawmakers have approved H.B. 1284, a bill that would strengthen a state law prohibiting stranger-originated life insurance transactions.
April 14, 2009
Employer Survey: Retirement Plans StableMost sponsors of substantial U.S. retirement plans say they are trying to keep the plans going this year.
April 14, 2009
Regs Implement Viatical ActOklahoma insurance regulators have issued anti-fraud rules for life settlement providers.
April 14, 2009
FINRA Imposes VA Sales FineThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has taken disciplinary action in connection with allegations of inappropriate sales of variable annuities.
April 14, 2009
Avoid the negativeThe very best salespeople are firm believers that they create their own success. They tell us that they focus on the positive aspects of their company's products but that sometimes they have to hunt for them.
April 13, 2009
TV Ad Targets Female ExecsA new Unum Group Corp. television ad reminds human resources managers of the importance of protecting their companies' most valuable workers.
April 13, 2009
State Runs Wellness EffortA division of the Georgia Department of Human Resources is working with a private firm to help employers set up wellness programs.