Distribution

They may share common business goals and objectives, but agents and carriers must also share a business environment of open communication and streamlined transmissions.

As boomers retire, insurers employ new technology and look to redefine the role of the IT worker to appeal to the latest generation of employee.

When asked, "What is the top issue facing the insurance industry?," 44% of survey respondents chose competitive price/adequate profitability.

A new reference model should hasten efforts by insurers to achieve straight-through processing.

Agents in Kentucky and Ohio can take advantage of pre-qualification tool, status on related lines of business.

As a result of the acquisition, iPipeline will provide an end-to-end offering for point of sale applications.

The Chicago vendor is endorsed by the Independent Health Insurance Agent Association (IHIAA) for its suite of quote engines, agent Web sites, e-mail autoresponders and lead management systems.

The planned acquisition of AIX Holdings follows two other acquisitions The Hanover has made in recent months to build out its product and service capabilities for its agent partners.

Due to the development of different types of distribution channels, multi-channel integration may be more important than ever.

The broker is working with AIG unit to offer buffer against supply woes.