The Next Generation of Leaders October 7, 2013 The insurance industry is facing a crisis. Twenty percent of the insurance workforce is near retirement age, compared to only...
The FSB’s Report Misses The Mark September 23, 2013 By David Snyder In the United States, football season has just arrived. In Europe, football season has been underway since August. While both...
The Fight for Policy Ownership August 19, 2013 By F.E. 'Rick' Russell II There are times when what agents don’t know can hurt them, and this is one of them. I refer to...
Delay in Employer Mandate Review is Welcome August 5, 2013 By Shawn Pynes The Obama Administration’s recent decision to delay implementation of the Employer Mandate and reporting requirements in the Affordable Care Act...
The Ever-Evolving Cyber Laws July 22, 2013 By John Mullen and Jennifer Coughlin There is a wide array of state, federal, and international laws requiring individuals and entities that gather, use and secure...
Across the Pond: Managing General Agents in the UK July 1, 2013 By Sian Fisher The past two years have seen interesting developments unfold on both sides of the Atlantic with regard to managing general...
The Art of Communication in the Modern Era, All Is Not Lost June 17, 2013 By Paul Rainey The following is a fictional communication that in reality could be taking place in your office today. Retail Agent: I...
Young Insurance Professionals Can Spark New Enthusiasm June 3, 2013 By Adam Sammons John Wesley once said: “Catch on fire with enthusiasm, and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” Before...
The Time is Now for Agent Licensing Reform May 20, 2013 By Robert A. Rusbuldt Excitement is building for critical legislation, the “National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers (NARAB II) Reform Act.” The Independent...
Time to Press Again for Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Reauthorization May 6, 2013 Congress faces a packed agenda this year. Deficit reduction, immigration reform and gun control will dominate the agenda. But another...