Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
New "Ballers" show puts spotlight on brokers
By Lynn Brackpool GilesHBO's new series focuses on a retired football player turned financial advisor. Is "Real Advisors of Beverly Hills" far behind?
October 14, 2015
Do brokers secretly like the DOL’s proposed fiduciary rule?Brokers might be getting everything they want in a deal--from the DOL's proposed fiduciary rule of all things.
October 14, 2015
Fidelity seeing record growth in stock option plansThe Boston-based investment company has inked 53 new client agreements representing more than 140,000 plan participants.
October 14, 2015
14 Wall Street veterans share the best advice they've ever receivedBe first, be nice (but not too nice) and stay cool, the veterans recommend.
October 14, 2015
One small idea for getting bigger resultsDont lose your best ideas because youre stuck in a meeting or jammed up with non-stop conference calls.
October 13, 2015
Researchers: Many of the 'oldest old' are onlineSeventy-three percent said they at least occasionally use computers or mobile technology devices.
October 13, 2015
BlackRock calls for halting stock market to avoid volatilityBlackRock, the worlds biggest asset manager, has its own remedy for days of extraordinary volatility in the U.S. equity market: Shut it down.
October 13, 2015
Are robo-advisors risky?Robo-advisors, a new study says, should be approached with caution by retail and retirement investors looking for personal investment advice. Here's what you need to know.