Agency Management

More than 80 percent of agencies have some level of agency management automation, but almost half of those agencies use outdated or old technologies which are not fully integrated, according to a recent SMA report.

Insurance agents have won a critical change in the House Energy and Commerce Committee version of health care reform legislation that allows them to remain a crucial part of the distribution system.

What are the ethical responsibilities of insurance industry employees to promote long-term career interest in their profession with both their time and money?

Producers should not expect to see discounts on their educational programs despite these tough economic times, but there are strategies they can develop to help save money while getting the most value out of any training experience.

Now that the public option appears to be dead and buried, how can President Barack Obama and his backers in Congress guarantee coverage for the millions without health insurance?

Would the workers' comp system be better off with national standards for compensability and dispute resolution? Answer NU's Online Poll at www.property-casualty.com.