Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Indie channels to hold 38% of assets by 2016: Cerulli
By Melanie WaddellWhile the wirehouses experienced outflows of $74 billion in 2012 they are still expected to retain their lead in assets.
April 16, 2014
How to treat tough clients, part 1Suffering from a bad case of difficult client? You need the right prescription. Here are three types of difficult client and the most effective cure.
April 15, 2014
What if Google or Amazon sold insurance?Buying life insurance from a dominant retailer is not a new concept. But will it work in today's highly regulated market?
April 15, 2014
Fed taking wait-and-see approach to insuranceFed officials are making clear their attitude about support for international initiatives aimed at establishing uniform capital standards.
April 15, 2014
Misperception of millennials skews advisors’ strategiesA panel at SIFMAs private wealth conference discusses whats on younger investors minds, and its not what many thought.
April 15, 2014
SEC’s new investor advocate says he has broad authorityThe Investor Advisory Committee appointed a new chair and Dodd-Frank has his back.
April 15, 2014
Phony advisor used Twitter to bilk clients: SECThe SEC says a 27-year-old Honolulu woman attracted about $250,000 to her schemes via Twitter, Facebook and other websites.
April 15, 2014
Which lane are you in?Some companies drive in the customer service lane, while others stick to the price lane. Do you know which lane your company should be in?