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Here is a recent roundup of industry accomplishments. Check to see if a colleague is mentioned this week.

The sale of asset-based long-term care insurance protection continues to grow significantly, reveals research by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

Republicans on Thursday issued a politically charged report that quoted President Barack Obama's corporate advisers as predicting his 2010 health care overhaul would raise — not lower — the cost of care.

Owners of insurance agencies — long a community mainstay — need to start pondering their futures now or they may become irrelevant, said the chairman of The Big "I".

While no work environment is perfect, managers that fuel a negative atmosphere risk damaging employee morale and productivity, increasing voluntary turnover and even encouraging lawsuits. Leaders at Allison & Taylor Reference Checking offer this list of don’ts for managers to serve as a reminder to stay positive and compliant with worksite regulations. (Images: Thinkstock)

Richard H. Thaler, a professor of behavioral science and economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and co-author of the best selling book Nudge, set out to with a former student to investigate their hunch that teams overvalue picking early and pay too much for top draft picks, including trading other picks.

As a sales leader, it’s critical for brokers to understand how to help their team realize their potential and become the most effective salesperson. Kevin Trokey explains why brokers should commit to all four steps to become one of the most valuable resources in their organization.

According to one study, students whose parents pay their entire college bill are the ones most likely to be partying rather than studying.

As a HR/benefits professional, do you ever feel like you’ve got the worst job in the world? If so, you’re wrong, according to CareerCast, which lists human resources manager at No. 3 among its 2012 Best Jobs rankings.

A statement from the American Heart Association says based on review of more than 500 journal articles and studies, there’s no proof that gum disease leads to heart disease or stroke — or that preventive dental care can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.