Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
The TARP Dozen
By Staff WriterRumors are flying about a Troubled Asset Relief Program announcement.
February 09, 2009
SEC Charges Investment Manager In Alleged FraudA regulator alleges investment fraud in Illinois.
February 09, 2009
Sunshine State Issues STOLI ReportThe Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has published a look at the relationship between stranger-originated life insurance and Florida's insurable interest laws.
February 09, 2009
Hartford Asks For Reporting FlexibilityHartford Financial Services Group Inc. says it has asked Connecticut insurance regulators to ease some capital calculation requirements.
February 09, 2009
Midland National Reorganizes Managerial GroupA Midwestern insurer is expanding and realigning its personal producing general agent/regional director sales team.
February 09, 2009
U.S. Insurers Weigh In On Accounting RulesAccounting rules should let companies use a best estimate of future income and a discounting of the time value of money when valuing future rights associated with life insurance contracts.
February 09, 2009
Hancock Beefs Up 401(k) Distribution SupportJohn Hancock Life Insurance Company has expanded retirement plan unit sales support by 15%.
February 09, 2009
Madoff Watcher: Create Federal Insurance RegulatorA Boston fraud investigator who raised questions about Bernard Madoff's investment management operations early on says insurance should be federally regulated.