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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Fed hike is most important thing ever. Oh, wait: Barry Ritholtz
By Barry RitholtzOne day, there will be another recession and the bull stock market will end. The Fed's decision to raise rates a quarter point in 2015 won't be the cause of either.
December 16, 2015
Finance/insurance industry fall short in wish list for U.S. spending billFinancial industry lobbyists were stymied in their efforts to slip measures helping banks, insurers and private-equity firms into the $1.1 trillion bill funding the U.S. government.
December 16, 2015
What Fed increase? Top Treasuries forecaster is bullish for 2016The forecaster says the Federal Reserve is too optimistic in its plan for additional interest rate increases after Wednesdays expected liftoff, and thats good news for bonds.
December 16, 2015
Here's what 7 years at zero rates have looked likeHere's a walk through seven years at zero to highlight the obstacles that policy makers navigated to restore labor-market health and enable liftoff.
December 15, 2015
Fed’s historic liftoff and everything after: Decision day guideHeres what to look for when the Federal Open Market Committee releases its policy statement at 2 p.m. Wednesday following a two-day meeting in Washington.
December 15, 2015
11 signs that it's time for a new agency management systemSelecting and implementing a new AMS should not be taken lightly. Here are 11 reasons to get started.
December 15, 2015
5 most hated workplace holiday practicesDespite the seasonal good cheer one encounters at the workplace, lurking beneath the surface are holiday haters.
December 15, 2015
4 Facebook features for insurance agency marketingWant more business opportunities? Here are four important Facebook features agents and brokers can utilize.