Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Fund firms push back on too-big-to-fail designation
By Christopher Condon, BloombergThe Investment Company Institute argues that designation is unnecessary for retail funds because they rarely use leverage and are already tightly regulated.
March 15, 2014
Don’t believe the liesDont worry about what other people believe. Their delusions will only sidetrack you from realizing your highest aspirations.
March 14, 2014
FINRA sends broker bonus plan to SEC for approvalAfter reviewing the proposal, the SEC could put it out for public comment or approve it.
March 14, 2014
PPACA insurers must cover same-sex spousesInsurers participating in PPACA must cover same-sex married couples as families.
March 14, 2014
SEC busts variable annuity scam targeting terminally illTwo brokers, an advisory firm and several others conducted an elaborate death benefits scam, a regulator says.
March 14, 2014
NAIC, FSA of Japan form allianceIt is critical for us as regulatory counterparts to work together to share best practices, said Sen. Ben Nelson, NAIC CEO.
March 14, 2014
AIG adds BlackRock’s Fisher to boardPeter Fisher joins the board of directors as the AIG prepares for increased federal oversight.
March 14, 2014
Put referrals on your agendaLet your clients know ahead of time that you plan to bring up the subject, so they wont be surprised. That way, theyll have time to think it through.