Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Why the proposed DOL fiduciary rule could lead to an agent exodus
By Warren S. HerschPast MDRT President Phillip Harriman says Washington's zeal for new policies and procedures is making retirement planning more complex and confusing for consumers.
August 13, 2015
CFA criticizes 3 industry arguments against proposed DOL fiduciary ruleThe Consumer Federation of America has targeted 3 arguments made by the financial industry against the proposed DOL fiduciary standard.
August 13, 2015
11 do's and don'ts on how to handle your competitionEveryone has competition. Here's how to keep cool and make your case.
August 13, 2015
Illinois Republican Mark Kirk facing tough re-election challengeAbout 7 percent of the residents have health insurance through PPACA coverage expansion programs.
August 13, 2015
SEC use of administrative judges dealt setback: business of lawA U.S. District judge ruled the SEC's appointing of in-house judges is likely unconstitutional.
August 12, 2015
Success story: How doing the right thing pays offPutting the clients best interest first may sometimes cost you business without it paying obvious dividends down the road, but theres no doubt its the right thing to do.
August 12, 2015
What it means to be a multigenerational advisorAccording to one expert, "what, why and how" are the three keys to being a successful multigenerational advisor.
August 12, 2015
Perez vows to finalize DOL fiduciary ruleThe new proposal was designed to allow for the flexibility the financial services industry requested, Perez wrote.