Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Speakers Say Part D Plans Should Police Producers
By Matt BradyInsurers and other organizations that sponsor the new Medicare drug plans should make sure the brokers and agents selling the coverage are up to the ...
September 11, 2006
NAIC Approves Interim Reserving ShiftThe body that represents all members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has adopted the NAIC's life and annuity reserving rules.The executive committee of ...
September 11, 2006
NAIC Working Group OKs Hybrid MeasureRegulators have come up with a short-term method for evaluating the riskiness of the hybrid securities held in insurers' investment portfolios.Members of the hybrid risk-based ...
September 10, 2006
Small Business Owners Can Exit With CRUTs And GRATsFor those fortunate entrepreneurs who are looking to exit successful businesses for a life of leisure using their value to generate additional retirement income, several tax-efficient options are available.
September 10, 2006
Try The STEP For A Unique Succession PlanDo your business owner clients have an exit strategy? Do they intend to sell the business to a relative, key employee(s) or an unrelated third party?
September 10, 2006
NAILBA Comes Out For OFCThe National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies has joined the list of trade groups voicing support for an optional federal charter.The trade group's support ...
September 10, 2006
Life Cycle Planning For The Small Business OwnerI have experienced great success by working with small businesses in much the same way that I interface with individuals or families. The basis of ...
September 10, 2006
Life Settlements, Compact Rules To Get Airing At NAIC MeetingTwo issues that will be discussed this week when the National Association of Insurance Commissioners meets for its fall meeting in St. Louis are a ...