Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Racing to insure: 8 questions for LIAM’s Danica Patrick
By Warren S. Hersch"Driving racecars is risky. Not having life insurance is riskier," says 2016 LIAM spokesperson Danica Patrick. Here's a sneak peek at the message behind her forthcoming Life Happens PSA program.
September 19, 2016
Top American cities for business innovationNot every city is primed to foster business innovation. But just about every industry including insurance and financial services will be transformed by digital technologies.
September 19, 2016
3 reasons many new insurance agents failThe insurance business is a slow cooker, not a microwave, and other wisdom on why young agents might be giving up on the industry.
September 18, 2016
NAIFA survey: Fiduciary rule likely to reduce retirement adviceMore than 62 percent of NAIFA members say the DOL rule will probably force them to stop serving some or all of their clients.
September 18, 2016
NAIFA ratchets up FI focus as DOL phases in fiduciary ruleAs NAIFA meets this weekend for its annual meeting, one concern for its membership is the industry's varying responses to the new, federally mandated fiduciary standard.
September 16, 2016
Enroll America speaks up for agentsAn Affordable Care Act exchange promoter group mentions you in a plea for government marketing support.
September 16, 2016
U.S. household wealth rose by $1.08 trillion in second quarterQuick takes on the state of household wealth from the Federal Reserve.
September 16, 2016
What Social Security isn’t telling you about your moneyWhy Americans getting ready to claim their Social Security benefits may not be getting crucial information they need to make the best decisions for their retirement.