Digital distribution

Chad Hersh, principal in the insurance practice at Novarica, talks to INN at CSC’s Future Focus in Orlando about insurers’ mobility strategies and the challenges insurance IT professionals will face when developing mobile apps.

The site added a slew of new features, as well as information and policies from 225 insurers across all 50 states.

Study highlights agencies that exemplify the best of the independent agency system.

Most P&C agents’ attempts to sell life products fail, but there are workable solutions to the dilemma.

While BlackBerry may be late to the game, insurance IT shops prefer its security features to Apple's.

Market Force polled consumers regarding their thoughts about and experiences with their auto insurers.

A stalled economic recovery, volatile stock market and undervalued P&C insurance stock prices create an unfavorable environment for receiving appropriate value for the business, notes the insurer.

Miley, Donohoe, Bramlett and Lanoix begin serving as new officers.

Application promises to be easy for the agent, but powerful for carriers.

A report indicates that the Obama administration will work to promote the availability of annuities and other forms of guaranteed income.

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) announced the 224 independent insurance agencies that have been selected for the 2010 Best Practices Study. Agencies are selected from across the country after a nomination and vetting process.

Insurers may want to keep an eye on the success of the card issuer's new app, which allows users to post details about their purchases.

National Union Fire Insurance Co. allegedly violated Minnesota law by selling at least 1,500 "Essential Health" plans to Minnesota residents.

A difficult economy and poor customer service may encourage fraud, according to a new Accenture survey.

Almost 80% of insurers are willing to outsource printing and mailing, but there are other, less drastic ways, to save money.

New report reviews solution providers as response to insurance agents’ demands for technology solutions that make it easier to do business.

Insurers should look at six key areas going forward to develop a competitive advantage.

New survey says life insurers need to provide more information about the products they offer.

Personal and Commercial Lines Interface Leadership awards were presented during ASCnet’s 2010 TENCon event; Allied Insurance and Chubb won Innovation Interface Leadership Awards.

Enhancements include a new feature that enables carriers to measure real-time success of system interfaces, says Sword AgencyPort.