Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
The DOL fiduciary rule: reactions from 4 industry associations
By Warren S. HerschThe associations contend that the rule's substantial costs and "burdens" will prompt many brokers to exit the business.
July 22, 2015
Advisors can lose clients with too much jargonInvestors are often turned off by the buzzwords and commonplace jargon that advisors use.
July 22, 2015
Misrepresentation and ignorance: A dangerous blend for ethicsThere are a number of agent or insurer marketing practices that are considered unfair, unethical or deceptive.
July 22, 2015
8 top concerns of SEC investor advocateAn ill-advised SEC [fiduciary] rule could be worse than no rule at all, says the Office of the Investor Advocate in its report on objectives.
July 22, 2015
Social Security disability fund projected to be depleted in 2016Combined, the Social Security retirement and disability fund reserves are projected to be exhausted in 2034, a year later than the trustees predicted last year.
July 22, 2015
Sen. Warren rips Primerica president during Senate panel on DOL ruleWarren addressed lawsuits by civil servants in Florida that accused Primerica advisors of recommending they cash out state pensions to open accounts with Primerica.
July 22, 2015
The 7 biggest announcements from life and health insurers this weekThe American College announces the winner of the 2015 Soldier-Citizen Award, assets invested in the global ETF industry have surpassed forecasts and other industry news.
July 22, 2015
4 more challenges advisors must overcomeIf youre in sales, youve got your work cut out for you. Here are four challenges facing todays salesperson.