Distribution

Though relatively unfazed by the financial crisis, a continuing soft market will present problems for property/casualty insurers, a new report finds.

Sircon, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vertafore Inc., took to the road the past 14 months to facilitate discussions between Sircon and representatives from a number of insurance companies. Stopping in cities such as New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago and Philadelphia, Sircon’s insurance-industry solutions team provided attendees with insights into upcoming product developments, industry trends and challenges, and provided hands-on training and question-and-answer sessions on pressing topics.

While still seen by many as a double-edged sword, social media helps insurers bring bring about new innovation.

Study predicts insurers will look to trim costs from distribution channels in year ahead.

The Guardian Investor Services subsidiary launched the funds due to consumers' increased appetite for fixed-income investment options.

New report designed to assist agents in creating their own social media practices and policies.

While competitors make bold moves to attract customers, New York Life's steady, deliberate marketing plan still pays dividends.

CNinsure says the partnership with Hebei Fanlian will greatly strengthen its capacity to distribute P&C insurance products.

In an effort to boost sub-par fixed-income annuity sales, AIG has renamed one of its subsidiaries in an effort to distance the brand from its tarnished image.

The health care reform bill passed by the Senate on Christmas Eve includes several improvements advocated by the organizations that represent insurance brokers and advisers in Washington. For the most part, however, those groups remain opposed to the Senate bill — and more so the version approved by the House.