Insurance Industry

Business News Headlines 20 September 2018

We've got the business news headlines on YOUR time. No waiting, just a click away for the business news and comment. What is waiting for you?
Investors scoff at the trade war;
You, the consumer, are about the feel what the trade war is about;
Wells Fargo plans to cut up to 10% of their employees...re-establishing we guess;
The price of used cars is going up...why?  We'll tell you what we know;
Universal Life Insurance...opps;
The Wall Street Report is...well...good it would seem
Those stories and a conversation with Shelby Bobbett and Jolene Goodman from Big Green Umbrella Media about print, events and more.
Also we'll chat with Leisa Fox and Tiffany Menke about the Central Iowa Business Conference coming to Des Moines next week...and we here there are still seats available. 

Business News Headlines 6 August 2018

Thanks for clicking through...in the business news headlines today you'll learn about a big company with big problems and a possible reorganization, Facebook shares were up today and we'll share why. Speaking of Facebook are you ready for Facebook Dating? Canadians are not happy with the United States or President Trump so...it's a boycott of U.S. products. Those stories and more along with our two business interviews and we've got a packed show for you. Thanks again...let's get into it. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Out to Lunch with Eddie Mauro - Part Two

In Part Two of our Out to Lunch with Eddie Mauro we go rapid fire through public policy issues and where he stands on health care, education, equal pay, trade and more. Click through to learn more about Eddie Mauro. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business News Headlines 23 May 2018

Thanks for clicking through and welcome to the Vacation Edition of the Business News Hour. Today we're talking Wall Street, the interesting story of transporting beer with Nokola Tesla taking center stage. Congress and banking, the price of oil and Iowa finds opportunity zones. Those stories and more just a click away. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business News Headlines 22 May 2018

The Business News Hour for Tuesday the 22nd of May...thanks for clicking through. From our location on Anna Maria Island we're talking business from Wall Street to Main Street. Today, the shocking difference between JC Penny and Sears, for the first time in its 226 year history the NYSE will be, on Friday, headed by a woman. Legal issues for McDonalds, building swaps in Des Moines and Iowa needs to get on track in the area of Jobs. Those stories and more just a click away. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Meet Pete D'Alessandro - Iowa's Third Congressional District Part Two

In this second part of our conversation with Democratic hopeful Pete D'Alessandro we dive into policy issues starting with health care. Pete has some strong feelings about that and a number of other issues including taxes, business and more. Listen in. And, to connect with Pete here is his Website and his Twitter Handle is @PeteForIowa. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Meet Cindy Axne - For Congress Iowa's Third Congressional District

Our continuing series of profiling each of the Democratic Candidates seeking the nomination to run for Iowa's Third District Congressional seat. Here we introduce you to Cindy Axne learning about her background and why she is running for public office. To connect with Cindy and her campaign, here is a link to her website. Here is Part One.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Dramshop in Iowa - Does This Make Sense?

This history of dramshop insurance in Iowa is a long story. First enacted following Prohibition the rules of who must carry the insurance has not been updated for...decades. Yet the availability of beer, wine and spirits has evolved to the point where you can buy alcoholic drinks at the local convenience store, grocery store even drug store but only restaurants and bars must carry the very pricey insurance. Here we visit with Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association who is asking the Iowa Legislature to update the language so the rules reflect the times and do so before we drive out a major sector of our economy.  We think you'll find this interesting...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Smith-Kenyon Insurance Resources - Small Business Spotlght

We shine our Small Business Spotlight on Smith-Kenyon Insurance Resources with principal Timothy Smith. Recently Tim moved from San Antonio to the Des Moines Metro and opened an office in Windsor Heights. We wanted to find out more about his business of protecting his clients which are both commercial and residential and sometimes a mix of both. And, how does technology impact the insurance industry? We asked. Meet Tim Smith in our Small Business Spotlight...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Hang On - New News with AARP Iowa and Kent Sovern

We're not sure if there is another organization out there that has more going on than the folks at AARP-Iowa. Here Kent Sovern breaks down a number of programs from fraud prevention to care-giving tips to movies for adults to insurance questions to the healthy communities program to walkability and a hat tip to Windsor Heights. The list gets long. For more click through right here. Oh, and we also get to meet the Jeremy Barewin the new AARP-Iowa Communications Director. It all comes at you...fast. Let's dig in! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.