Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Asset managers are staffing up to support alternatives
By Warren S. HerschForty-seven percent of asset managers intend to dedicate more personnel to marketing alternatives within the next year.
November 08, 2013
Caramadre’s client list revealedThe governor-elect of Virginia, a former justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and a mob associate all invested in a convicted estate planners scheme involving variable annuities.
November 08, 2013
Life insurers to benefit from rising interest ratesOnly a handful of industries stand to benefit directly from a steady uptick in interest rates and rising equity prices.
November 08, 2013
CMA’s mock of Obamacare sends Twitter into overdriveA skit by co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood sent some into laughter and others into outraged rants.
November 07, 2013
Dr. Hard CloserYour prospect deserves a thorough diagnosis of her financial condition.
November 07, 2013
Senate OKs gay rights bill banning discrimination, measure heads to HouseThe bills two obstacles: the House, and the potential for costly and frivolous lawsuits.
November 07, 2013
Unclaimed property back on NAIC agendaThe NAIC will debate Friday over whether it should develop guidance related to insurer compliance with unclaimed property laws.
November 07, 2013
NAIC hilights fed-level group for mooring annuities within safe harborERISA retirement income working group of the NAIC supports life insurers wishes to get annuities on 401(k) platforms without hesitancy by those acting as fiduciaries.