Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Fitch warns of potential disruptions from DOL rule
By Nick ThorntonDisclosure requirements in the fiduciary rule proposed by the DOL could present hidden surprises to RIAs fee-based model, analysts at Fitch say.
July 09, 2015
6 ways to use life insurance strategies for the affluent marketHere's how to use life insurance strategies to help mitigate income or estate taxation and facilitate efficient wealth transfer for affluent clients.
July 09, 2015
PPACA cuts birth control costs by $1.4 billionDespite the controversy it's generated, the contraception mandate has cut costs for consumers.
July 09, 2015
Survey: Most financial professionals don’t use robo-advisorsA LIMRA survey of financial professionals reveals nearly half view robo-advisors as having no real impact on the industry.
July 09, 2015
6 social media strategies for advisorsThe social media space can be an overwhelming environment, especially in an industry in which its just becoming acceptable."
July 09, 2015
Here’s how 11 markets are planning to change health insurance premiums in 2016There's been some early rumble about double-digit rate increases. Is it true?
July 09, 2015
Content: Your secret marketing weaponContent marketing can take you to the next level. Here are 6 tips for building your content marketing plan.
July 08, 2015
i-Ethics: Are “Automated Ethics” coming soon to a firm near you?We have not yet entered a phase where automation is incorporating learned-behavior ethics, though it is probably not too far away.