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5 things that keep small business owners up at night, and how benefits brokers can help
By MetLifeConcerns about health care reform, slow job growth and uncertainty in Washington have boosted the perceived value of employee benefits.
July 10, 2015
This is the ultimate closing techniqueSure, one time I got punched in the face, but 85-year-old payroll ladies are feisty like that.
July 09, 2015
New Hire Roundup: O’Connell Named Chief Risk Officer at Phoenix Cos.Meanwhile, The Angel Capital Association elected Christopher Mirabile as chairman and Linda Lorraine Smith as vice chairwoman.
July 08, 2015
Health insurer acquirers get no reward for dealmakingAfter announcing a $37 billion acquisition of Humana Inc., Aetna Inc. plunged 6.4 percent on Monday, its biggest one-day drop in three years.
July 08, 2015
Barclays CEO Change Seen Prompting Deeper Investment Bank ReviewChairman John McFarlane, taking over as interim CEO, has pledged to reallocate capital and prioritize investment in the bank's most profitable units.
July 08, 2015
Got sales grit?To be successful in sales, youve got to be willing to step out of your comfort zone and be tested.
July 07, 2015
‘Dissident’ Candidate Vies for FINRA Board SeatWith FSI's endorsement, securities attorney Brian Kovack is running against FINRA's chosen candidate to push for "immediate reforms" in three areas.
July 07, 2015
How to find your unique prospecting strategyThe secret to selling is to find a prospecting method that ultimately becomes self-sustaining.