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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Cutting-Edge Tech Products Enhance Productivity for Agents and Insurers
By Staff WriterCutting-Edge Tech Products Enhance Productivity for Agents and InsurersBy Ara C. TremblyIn the age of the Information Highway, it seems we cant open a magazine, ...
September 26, 2002
Fifty-One Percent Of Takers Pass July CFP ExamNU Online News Service, Sept. 26, 12:15 p.m. -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc., Denver, says only 947, or 51%, of ...
September 22, 2002
New Possibilities Opening Up For Independent AdvisorsNew Possibilities Opening Up For Independent Advisors ByA common scenario for financial service producers is to enter the business in order to have unlimited opportunity ...
September 22, 2002
Six Reasons Business Owners Need A Buy-Sell AgreementSix Reasons Business Owners Need A Buy-Sell AgreementByDo you have difficulty approaching businesses where you may have a friend or other contact? If only you ...
September 01, 2002
IT Security Loss ExposuresProperty destructionTheft, loss, alteration, or dissemination of customer or other proprietary informationDefacing of Web pages or interference with customer or other relationshipsFraud losses from improper ...
August 25, 2002
Reinsurers Say 'Not Me' To Annuity Guarantees TabReinsurers Say Not Me To Annuity Guarantees TabByIf annuity guarantees result in a hefty tab, reinsurers say they wont be the ones picking up the ...
August 25, 2002
Timing Is Everything In Insurers' E-commerce EffortsTiming Is Everything In Insurers E-commerce EffortsByThere should be little doubt that the Internet is starting to play a major role in the way insurers ...
August 04, 2002
Costco Tests 401(k) Plans For 'Microbusinesses'Costco Tests 401(k) Plans For MicrobusinessesByWarehouse-style retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation, Issaquah, Wash., is testing a 401(k) plan for small businesses that it hopes to introduce ...