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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
MIB: Young Buyers Tiptoe Back Into Market
By Staff WriterU.S. life insurers are seeing a few more applicants under age 60.The MIB Group Inc., Westwood, Mass., says U.S. life insurers checked 0.3% more life ...
March 16, 2006
State Official Hopes To Start Health PoolDelaware Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn wants to persuade lawmakers in his state to set up a health insurance pool for residents with health problems.Denn has ...
March 15, 2006
Missouri Bill Could Increase Fraud FinesThe top Show Me State insurance regulator is backing legislation that could give him broader authority to enforce state insurance laws and regulations.W. Dale Finke, ...
March 12, 2006
Federal Appeals Court Rules In Chawla CaseA federal appeals court on March 7 rejected an effort by the trustee of an estate to collect on a $1 million insurance policy in ...
March 12, 2006
Technology Gives Agents A Competitive EdgeUntil recently, tech-savvy insurance agents made due with a limited arsenal of online tools to support their business activities. Today, however, several trends are changing ...
March 12, 2006
Innovation Is Driving Force Of Agency ExcellenceLuck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. Practice makes perfect. Success breeds success. Many of us have had these motivational admonitions drilled into our ...
March 12, 2006
Agents Should Seek Simplicity When Buying SoftwareWhen determining agency technology needs--in particular, for software solutions--the tendency is often to seek customized, comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions for specific needs. Technology advances have opened ...
March 09, 2006
Insurable-Interest Case Leaves Issue UnsettledA federal appeals court this week rejected an effort by the trustee of an estate to collect on a $1 million insurance policy in which ...