Digital distribution

Originally planning a limited rollout last year, the life insurer will go live with four lines this month.

Company's suite of products requires landlord buy-in, so it's launching a new website to target these stakeholders.

The startups are flourishing because they are using new business models to create new kinds of relationships with customers, S&P Global panelists say.

Nearly a third said it is too expensive to introduce or expand digital marketing efforts, due to their organizations inability to get ROI.

As one of three SVPs of State Farm’s IT capability departments, Pettit presides over the platforms that power digital innovations and advancements for the carrier.

The VP and distribution lead has built an agile group that isn't siloed in traditional insurance processes in order to spur innovation.

Fintech company will integrate customers' auto and credit data to find suggested rates.

Carriers must also digitize processes to meet agent expectations such as ease of doing business and servicing.

Culture matters in making a shift to digital, says Dr. Balaji Krishnamurthy, who was cited by TIME magazine as one of 25 key Global Business Influencers.

New company provides short-duration life coverage for risky hobbies like kayaking or road biking via digital distribution.

One in five home insurance customers do not bundle their auto policy, representing a growth opportunity for carriers.

The company's moves into the India insurance market have culminated with it filing with the company's financial services regulators, Bloomberg reports.

While consumers want to perform most administrative tasks online, personal contact is still crucial for explaining the value of the product, Deloitte says.

CM Select will offer coverage for smaller churches with the goal of lowering these customers' administrative burdens.

With reports that the online giant is making overtures to the industry, J.D. Power finds one in five customers ready to buy from it.

Quesnay competition for insurance-focused startups with women leaders selects finalists.

The news comes as Amazon has made overtures into the British insurance market.

States Title joins newcomers including OneTitle National Guaranty and Spruce Holdings that have entered the complex and closely regulated business line.

Traditional carriers can benefit from Amazon's entry in helping them compete with digitally native startups.

The company's digital skillset and bankroll makes it a formidable entrant into the sector.