Digital distribution

Sales collaboration platform reaches 20,000 participants; company launches InsiderConnect.

Independent agents are the most-promising channel, while career agents the highest-rated, according to ICMG survey.

The study found that many investors are confused about the roles of brokers and advisors, and are unsure of their protections when they receive advice.

The new policy features a building annual maximum benefit, and extended dependent and issue ages.

Zurich focused on innovation, communications and a feedback loop between clients and the front line in 2010.

AXA China Region Insurance and Tokio Marine & Nichido, Fire Insurance Co. are a few of many insurers effectively using technology, analysts say.

Nominations for best practices section of program extended to January 25.

PIA says mandated study is a Trojan horse for expansion of federal oversight.

Nearly half of Gen Y survey respondents plan to start their own business in the next five years, and they’ll be targeting tech-savvy insurers for coverage.

No longer is a simple customer transaction an event that is unlikely to damage a company’s reputation and brand.

UK car insurance costs climbed 38.2%, according to Confused.com research.

Underwriting and billing solution designed to help carriers quickly respond to business demands and offer broader product range across distribution channels.

Insurers may be interested to keep an eye on how banks navigate the still uncharted social media waters.

MetLife’s Growth and Guaranteed Income variable annuity has a living benefit, and is exclusively distributed by Fidelity.

Aflac’s CIO discusses how technology has made a significant difference for the company’s agents and employees.

After what seemed like a lull over the holidays, spammers are back at it with renewed gusto, and social networking sites offer fertile ground for growth.

The finalists were analyzed and winners named in the areas of underwriting, distribution and technology.

Thanks to new distribution channels and self-service options, insurer IT spend drivers shifting from cost control to growth-enabling.

Advocacy group alleges Allstate received an extra $20 million in premiums per year in California from its Your Choice Auto program.

Company says it will exit market to allocate resources elsewhere.