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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
AALU Rips Into SOLI
By Arthur D. PostalIssuance of stranger-owned life insurance is coming under renewed fire from the insurance industry, especially the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting.In a policy statement issued ...
May 05, 2006
NAIC May Try To Limit Policy ResalesThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners could discourage aggressive premium financing arrangements by asking states to make consumers wait at least 5 years before selling ...
May 05, 2006
Earnings: Nationwide, ConsecoModest decreases in individual investment and individual insurance protection operating profits hurt results at Nationwide Financial Services Inc. during the first quarter.Nationwide, Columbus, Ohio, is ...
May 04, 2006
Conseco President ResignsA Midwestern insurer is replacing a top executive.Conseco Inc., Carmel, Ind., says William Kirsch, the company's president, will step down from his posts as president, ...
May 03, 2006
Group Ponders Market Conduct ModelThe National Conference of Insurance Legislators may revamp a major legislative proposal that is just 2 years old.NCOIL, Troy, N.Y., is starting to review comments ...
May 03, 2006
Lawmaker Describes Dysfunctional CongressPolitical gridlock is preventing lawmakers from bringing sanity to federal spending, according to Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D.The current "run for cover Congress" is scheduled to ...
May 03, 2006
AIG Sub Unveils VUL ProductAmerican General Life Insurance Company has introduced the Platinum Investors VIP life insurance policy.American General Life, Houston, a unit of American International Group Inc., New ...
May 01, 2006
Transplant your publicity campaignIt's not always easy to stand out in a crowded, competitive industry. Along with understanding the market and developing media relationships, advisors need innovative ideas and good timing. Whether it's establishing yourself as an expert or