Distribution

Insurance is labeled an early adopter of social media in a new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC), titled “2012 U.S. Social Media Trends by Vertical.” The banking industry was cited as being a late adopter.

Although overall activity in the annuity market has been down over the past 13 months, inflows in May increased by slightly more than 1% to $7.5 billion from $7.4 billion in April, according to the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.

Through the new portal, users can access risk management tools, from Liberty Mutual’s RISKTRAC risk information management system to the insurer’s online claims reporting tool

Professional and general liability coverage now available via direct, online channels in 21 states.

The new Integral option is designed to enable Microsoft users to pursue global insurance opportunities across multiple lines, borders, languages and currencies.

To expand distribution in a static market, insurers are looking at everything from system revamps to new technologies to new partnerships.

A recent Deloitte survey attempts to answer some of the questions behind the life insurance sales gap conundrum.

Pacific Life Producer Alliance designed to enable wider range of financial professionals to sell fixed annuity products.

BOLT set to offer Hiscox's small commercial insurance products to business owners across the United States.

In a new survey, marketers agree that a better relationship with the technology department will enable them to do more and get better results with their programs.