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Earlier today, Marsh announced strategic changes to its Flood Service Center (FSC) that will allow it to service standard flood insurance policies as part of the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Write Your Own (WYO) Program.

As a combined average, 42.3 percent of Europeans switching auto or household insurers, or buying for the first time, did so online last year, according to “Aggregation Metrics: Consumer Approaches to Insurance Comparison Sites in Europe,” a research paper from Finaccord. This up from 35.4 percent in 2008, making online aggregators and online comparison sites the fastest-growing distribution channel.

The P&C sector leads insurers in mobile offerings, investments; however, life/annuity insurers are investing more in quote and buy capabilities.

Eleven life insurers, including AXA Equitable, USAA and Metlife, were recognized for their efforts and successes with their online tools and/or website features.

Eleven P&C insurers, including Allstate, Liberty Mutual and State Farm, were recognized for their efforts and successes with their online tools and/or website features.

Corporate Insight's latest report evaluates the online customer experience of more than a dozen leading insurers.

New John Hancock research indicates that lower price options increase purchase interest in long-term care (LTC) insurance among 45-65 year olds, especially at younger ages.

HealthPocket analysis finds Montana tops list of states, John Alden tops list of companies for rejection rates.

A new report from Forrester provides an overview of mobile capabilities in insurance, including an array of potential functionalities and customer interest.

Brazil represents about 50 percent of the market potential to AGCS in South America, and is expected to be the hub of operations in this region.