Digital distribution

Plan includes new hire, series of forums for financial advisors.

How do increased automation and the advent of “swarms” fit in an industry that seriously values its personal interactions and relationships?

Effective distribution management strategies result in 65% adoption rate among growing demographic.

Despite slumping revenues, rating agency has favorable view of sector.

The point-of-sale solution is an end-to-end platform with complete order entry designed to ensure suitability and compliance throughout the application process.

Through the merger, Frost Specialty’s President Robert Frost will become one of Integro’s managing principals.

LIMRA says annuities sales were dragged down by poor fixed annuity sales in Q2.

Jackson National and New York Life have had a good year for sales so far, according to their semi-annual sales figures.

Market showing signs of recovery; Prudential leads overall annuity sales for 2nd quarter in report issued by LIMRA.

Still slow to catch on in the United States, bancassurance is quickly becoming a major distribution channel in Asian markets.

The disability insurance quote engine can be inserted into website and e-mail signatures.

The new website allows consumers to compare coverages and buy online.

Sales of insurance products jumped 9.6% year-over-year in the first quarter, report says.

Already renowned for its high levels of customer service, USAA continues to innovate in sales and distribution.

The company also has plans to offer mobile deposit for the Google Inc. Android version of Pocket Agent.

New report details value proposition for using semantic Web technologies.

S&P keeps MetLife on CreditWatch with negative implications, A.M. Best, Fitch and S&P all update ratings on Everest Re.

A survey ranks the underwriting processes most-influenced by technology, and the ways improving underwriting ops can aid collaboration.

The fourth annual INNovators Awards has been enhanced this year to include additional awards in three specific categories that recognize the full complement of insurance technology excellence across all aspects of the business.

The insurance technology and service provider was purchased for $1.4 billion.