Distribution

M. Jeffrey Charney has been tapped as the Columbus, Ga.-based insurer's SVP and chief marketing officer, while Ronald Sanders will assume the role of SVP and deputy director of sales.

Jackson received recognition for several of the company’s recent multimedia presentations, marketing collateral and direct mail campaigns.

In his new role as president, Bill Bunker will drive business expansion, operational execution and divisional strategy.

The solution is designed to provide customer quotes in less than five minutes; Farmers agents receive more qualified leads.

The product captures and tracks data throughout the sales process to generate a suitability review at the end of the pre-sales cycle.

Although Hartford says it will cut 500 jobs this month, it plans to introduce two variable annuities in Germany in the first quarter and is considering expanding further in Europe and Asia.

A new report from TowerGroup examines the profitability of the life insurance industry in the wake of the current financial crisis.

The service will supply summarization and electronic delivery of life insurance policy application medical files and associated documents to support new business process.

Also receiving recognition this year are four leaders who have successfully driven significant project and/or process improvements within their companies.

Nearly nine out of 10 consumers conducting transactions online have experienced problems.