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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
American General Brings Back Baseball Charity Effort
By Staff WriterA life insurer is renewing its sponsorship of the Houston Astros' "Saves for Children" program.AIG American General, Houston, a unit of American International Group Inc., ...
May 03, 2007
Alabama Department Seeks Professional ServicesYellowhammer State regulators are shopping for insurer examination services and life and disability actuarial services.The Alabama Department of Insurance has issued a request for proposals ...
May 03, 2007
Hartford To Sponsor Japanese TeamA U.S. financial services company is heading to the baseball diamond to reach out to consumers and agents in Japan.Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Hartford, ...
May 02, 2007
AALU VP Discusses Life Settlement Model ProvisionsAn Association for Advanced Life Underwriting official talked about efforts to revise the National Association of Insurance Commissioners life settlement model.The official, Tom Korb, a ...
May 01, 2007
NAIFA Withdraws Local Association ProposalThe National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors has shelved the idea of letting members decide whether to join local NAIFA chapters.In January, leaders of ...
May 01, 2007
Trading on our life experiencesThe following is based on one of Norm Trainor's clients. All of the names and telling details have been changed. Simon's background and cultural experience gave him a great advantage in his chosen career as a financial advisor. Born and raised in
May 01, 2007
Write, read and share books to generate interestOne of life's most simple pleasures is curling up with a good book. From fiction to non-fiction, romance to thrillers - there is a book for everyone. Whether shopping at your local book store, going online at Amazon, or browsing USA Today's
May 01, 2007
Keeping it all in the familySilence is not always golden. Certain conversations between generations often are avoided because of the possible tension created by topics many consider inappropriate or difficult. It is in these situations that an open and honest dialogue is