Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Jobless claims in U.S. decline to lowest level since November
By Victoria StilwellThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly declined last week to a three-month low, signaling durability in the labor market.
February 17, 2016
3 reasons that new piece of technology won’t make a differenceNo matter your agency strategy, you need tools, you need people that use them effectively and consistently. Here's 3 reasons why your tools aren't working.
February 17, 2016
Maine schedules public LTCI forumOne question on the agenda is, "What is the future of LTC insurance?"
February 17, 2016
Hedge fund manager puts profile on social media, lures $20 millionJoshua Young set up a profile on SumZero, a site that helps match fund managers with institutional investors, and landed a university endowment.
February 17, 2016
What you can learn from the "Cheesehead Effect"What would possess a person to wear a cheese hat in public? Here's how to bottle that up and turn your clients into your No. 1 fans.
February 17, 2016
What you can learn from the "Cheesehead Effect"What would possess a person to wear a cheese hat in public? Here's how to bottle that up and turn your clients into your No. 1 fans.
February 17, 2016
How to become a ‘trusted source’ for reportersHave you ever read a news story and spotted fellow financial advisors providing their expert advice? How did they become trusted sources?
February 16, 2016
Why many insurers are investing in CRM systemsIt may come as a surprise to many insurers that CRM is experiencing a resurgence.