Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Conseco To Consolidate Offices
By Staff WriterA Midwestern insurer is trying to save money on real estate.Conseco Inc., Carmel, Ind., says it plans to vacate the offices that its Bankers Life ...
July 02, 2007
Nationwide Adds Fixed AnnuityAn insurer has introduced a product designed for consumers who want flexibility and a pre-determined rate of return.Nationwide Financial Services Inc., Columbus, Ohio, says its ...
July 02, 2007
LIDMA Aims To Help Members Reach ConsumersThe Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association is trying to give life insurers and producers the tools they need to protect Americans from financial catastrophe.LIDMA hopes ...
July 02, 2007
Wilmington Trust Closes On Bingham LeggA wealth advisory firm has expanded its footprint in New England.Wilmington Trust Corp., Wilmington, Del., has closed on previously announced plans to acquire Bingham Legg ...
July 01, 2007
Keep unconscious bad habits in checkAs people who make decisions, we have to rely on competent outside resources to help us come to important decisions. The issues for which we need such services represent areas of life where we don't want to have to be "as good" as someone who
July 01, 2007
Creating a will and a way"We have to recognize that what we are going through is unique in world history." - Dr. Alan Greenspan Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Dr. Alan Greenspan spoke these words at the Boomertirement Industry Summit, held in New York City in late
July 01, 2007
'Family Building' can help you become the heroEmpty nest syndrome is defined best by most parents as a shock reaction. Not having had the opportunity to plan for this abrupt change, many parents are not prepared to cope with the next phase of family. I am now officially an empty nester. My son
July 01, 2007
The importance of seeking out industry knowledgeKnowledge is power. We've all heard this old adage and I'm sure most unanimously agree with its message. With "knowledge" as our theme, the most important idea as it relates to our industry is turning knowledge into profits. Don't get me wrong - I