Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
House Panel Revisits Advice Rules
By Trevor ThomasSome House Democrats want to rewrite a Bush administration rule that would permit advisors who sell 401(k) plans to give plan participants investment advice.
March 25, 2009
Spark: Plans Confused About TaxesThe companies that administer retirement plans are not sure how to fill out plan tax forms this year.
March 25, 2009
Official Challenges Bernanke Legal ExcuseConnecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says Connecticut law should not be an obstacle to recouping American International Group Inc. retention bonus payments.
March 25, 2009
Background Check Buoys E&O PolicyAn ethics group has come out with an errors and omissions insurance program aimed at "low-risk financial professionals."
March 25, 2009
Treasury Outlines Overhaul ProposalThe Obama administration's plans to seek authority to take over troubled non-bank financial services companies create "tremendous concerns" for the state regulatory and guaranty fund system, an industry lawyer said today.
March 25, 2009
Bill Would Create Financial Safety AgencyA new House bill would establish a Financial Product Safety Commission.
March 25, 2009
IRS Seeks Consumer RepsThe Internal Revenue Service needs to fill openings on the IRS Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
March 25, 2009
Elder financial abuse off the chartsAs consumers, particularly seniors, face trust issues regarding their money, this is a good opportunity for you to step in and educate your clients and guide them with a steady hand.