Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
LTC Agency Reports Strong Revenue
By Staff WriterLTC Financial Partners L.L.C. says it will pay its shareholders $1.2 million in dividends this year, increasing the per-share rate 10% from the 2008 rate.
March 16, 2009
NAIC To Align SBS, Producer RegistryThe National Association of Insurance Commissioner says it and an affiliate are making changes that could speed up the producer licensing process.
March 16, 2009
Annuity XML System Gets New FeaturesA software firm has upgraded a product family that stores XML-based annuity transactions to align with new business "straight through processing" initiatives for annuities.
March 16, 2009
Russell launches free online resource for advisorsRussell Investments recently launched a new Web site to provide financial advisors with a resource library and online tool suite, and to stay ahead of the crisis. "The market doesn't care that most individuals have very long investment
March 16, 2009
Don't make these marketing mishaps"If you're like me, what you'll see are business communications that are self-centered, braggart, loaded with unnecessary information, and just plain ineffective marketing tools," Robert Imbriale writes on his Web site,
March 16, 2009
Obama Budget Blueprint Impacts Life & Health Insurance IndustriesThe 10-year budget blueprint recently proposed by the Obama administration contains several key components for the life and health insurance industries, highlighted by a $175 billion cut in the Medicare Advantage program...
March 16, 2009
Obama, Cuomo Attack AIG Retention Program (Updated)President Obama has asked Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to stop American International Group Inc. from paying $165 million in retention bonuses to financial products unit employees.
March 15, 2009
AIG Names Aid BeneficiariesAmerican International Group Inc. has listed the counterparties that have been helped by government efforts to shore up its own operations.