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Automakers’ recent move to incorporate smartphone hubs into production and the recent outcries against distracted driving could put insurers in precarious position.

Deloitte study reveals 18- to 34-year-olds more likely than those 51 and older to change insurance carriers, access high-tech options for customer service.

Application designed to let insurers analyze social media, among other sources, for customer sentiment, claims and fraud issues.

A full 92 percent of survey respondents say they'll expand data storage capabilities.

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh Inc., has acquired KSPH, a $5 million revenue employee benefits agency based in Glen Allen, Va. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

State's insurance commissioner claims excessive premiums were collected, calls for review of coverage.

Focusing on cat modeling, Praedicat will be based on long-term research and development projects started at the parent companies.

Growth of both variable and fixed annuity sales were challenged in Q4; overall, VA saw 13-percent growth, while fixed slipped one percent.

In declaring a $10.2 trillion protection gap, Conning suggests the Internet and social media as outreach tools that have the ability to help insurers regain middle market traction.

Platform upgraded to support growth through improved time-to-market, reduced operating costs.