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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
New Firm To Give Half Of Commissions To Charity
By Staff WriterJosh Jenkins-Robbins says he has started a life insurance agency in San Diego that will set itself apart by disclosing all commissions and by giving ...
February 04, 2008
MassMutual: Active Savers Want More AdviceThe consumers who appear to be doing the best job of preparing for retirement are the ones who tend to feel most uneasy about their ...
February 04, 2008
Revolution Signs LocktonA broker that is ramping up its benefits operation has chosen a wellness and patient advocacy partner.Lockton Companies L.L.C., Kansas City, Mo., has hired Revolution ...
February 03, 2008
Bond Insurers' Woes Prompt NAIC GuidanceThe current credit crunch precipitated by subprime mortgage problems is hurting bond insurers and, in turn, creating problems for carriers who hold bonds in their ...
February 03, 2008
States Begin Activity On STOLI BillsMajor states--including California, New York and Ohio--are poised to put in place laws designed to eradicate stranger-originated life insurance and over 20 jurisdictions in total ...
February 03, 2008
Team Planning: A Winning Strategy To Attract Young WorkersThe financial services industry is gearing up for critical staffing challenges. Many veteran insurance agents are readying for retirement just as the demand for financial ...
February 03, 2008
Take The StageSeminars have never been easy but with costs rising, audience sophistication growing and regulators cracking down, this time-tested marketing tool is in need of a ...
February 01, 2008
A light in stormy seas?? 1/2 But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.?? 1/2 ?? 1/2 Benjamin Franklin Sunny skies and smooth sailing are not always the forecast in life. Instead, more often than not we find ourselves in turbulent waters