Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Direction Finder: Tell Your Employees Where You’re Headed
By Angie HerbersIts probably the most common scenario in independent advisory firms today: employee goes to firm owner demanding a raise, a promotion, partnership in the firm or some combination thereof.
January 27, 2014
US senators slam study on systemic risks posed by asset managersThe bipartisan group said a study mischaracterized the asset management industry and in some places relied on faulty information.
January 27, 2014
AIG back on the offensive, chairman saysWith an improved reputation, "we're going back on offense," says AIG Chairman Steve Miller.
January 27, 2014
Advisors failing to meet needs of HispanicsThe insurance and financial services industry as a whole needs to do much more groundwork in order to understand the Latino community.
January 27, 2014
The business benefits of gender diversityGender diversity is vital to any workplace. Not just because it's a laudable goal; it simply makes bottom-line business sense.
January 27, 2014
9 questions to ask yourself for inspirationIn need of a little inspiration? Ask yourself these probing questions to discover what really matters to you and how to go about getting it.
January 26, 2014
Avoid this embarrassing presentation blunderTechnology is a game changer when giving presentations. However, technology becomes a hindrance when it ceases working. So dont get caught with your teleprompter down.
January 25, 2014
Don’t do more, do betterDon't get in the trap that more always better. Efficiency and expertise play a big role in success, too, if you want to up your value for increased profits.