Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
2014's best movies for business professionals: 1-5
By Daniel WilliamsA team of misfits thrown together to save a galaxy; a whistleblower whose revelations shook the world; a boy just trying to grow up: Today's movies examine the lives of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
February 27, 2015
Here's what the future of life insurance distribution might look likeAre insurance advisors about to go the way of VCRs and be replaced by online avatars? Not likely.
February 27, 2015
Regulators draft LTCI rating manual updateInsurers want better protection for trade secrets.
February 27, 2015
The insurance company of the futureThe insurance company of tomorrow will live largely in cyberspace. Here's how.
February 27, 2015
5 errors to avoid with a new businessOften, the skills that help independent advisors succeed as producers do not translate to running a business.
February 27, 2015
The real reason brokers oppose a fiduciary standardOne industry group, the National Association of Plan Advisors, goes so far as to call the proposal the "No Advice" rule.
February 27, 2015
12 cool and unusual company benefitsFrom a company-sponsored "Parents Night Out" to life insurance on steroids, these benefits are amazing.
February 27, 2015
Survey: Internal and external wholesalers bring unique valueInternal sales teams are best at handling advisors requests for planning tools, illustration support and basic service issues.