Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
The end of the Republican Party's health care charade
By The Bloomberg EditorsThe authors say would-be ACA replacers need to show how they'll pay for their proposals.
February 21, 2017
Official DOL fiduciary rule delay expected shortlyThe Labor Department this week is expected to file the much-anticipated 180-day delay of the fiduciary rules April 10 compliance date.
February 21, 2017
Feds postpone 2018 health plan filing deadlinesTrump's CMS is trying to give insurers more time to cope with whatever comes next.
February 21, 2017
Carrier pays $1 million to settle health data security claimsOfficials say two laptops stolen from the insurer's office were protected only by passwords.
February 21, 2017
Fixed annuity sales hit record $117.4 billion in 2016After strong results in the first three quarters, fixed annuity sales fell 13 percent to $25.7 billion in the fourth quarter.
February 21, 2017
Is long-term care insurance poised for a resurgence?The ShiftShapers Podcast Series: This is Part One of an interview with long-term care expert Bill Dyess.
February 21, 2017
Automated client management prevents lost salesWhen agents manage life insurance clients through traditional means such as spreadsheets and client files, they may let 15 percent or more of their book lapse each year.
February 21, 2017
Two-thirds of Americans aren’t putting money in their 401(k)Millions of people arent saving enough for retirement. Many just cant spare the cash. But a new analysis shows there are other reasons, too.