Digital distribution

Insurers want to engage distribution network, drum up sales with technology.

Since its May 2008 launch, Aon’s proprietary database has seen its 500,000th trade.

Banks are starting to allow non-Web banking customers to access their accounts via their mobile devices; would this also work for insurers?

Insurers must devise a plan to communicate with aggregators, properly utilize agents and create an effective multi-channel management strategy.

The move is intended to foster further adoption of industrywide standards for data exchange between insurance carriers and distributors.

Investments can be made in one area, but if other related areas are forgotten, the initial investment's benefits may be less than expected.

Giving customers what they want seems like a no-brainer, but where do we draw the line between service and servitude?

Ascinsure Specialty Risk to offer insurance solutions for crane owners and operators, scaffolding, rental equipment and party goods dealers and all types of inland marine markets.

Insurers may want to note that as the use of mobile banking increases, many consumers still prefer traditional channels for more-complex transactions.

Imagine the benefit of agents logging in and accessing application processing or customer verification services, or internal departments helping with claims processing or adjusters in the field.

To reach consumers, the confectioner, like many insurers lately, is eschewing traditional e-mail marketing in favor of social media.

GoodForLife bundles life insurance and severe accident and critical illness benefits, begins to return premiums paid at age 65.

Agents responding to a survey say their customer service reps save several hours daily by using electronic, real-time carrier sites/portals, but there’s still room for improvement.

The platform should help Dearborn National eliminate the cost of keeping up with changes to desktop word processing tools.

A year ago, Northeast Bancorp projected 10% annual growth in its insurance business, but instead is eking out growth of 1% to 2%.

Sword Group’s new company, Sword Insurance, will offer CRM, BI tools and policy admin software to the property/casualty industry.

However, we now have new means and methodologies to add to our toolboxes.

The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a website to enable consumers across the nation to compare and choose health insurance plans operating in their geographic region.

The company will offer coverages to Canada through its Canadian branch, Ironshore Canada Ltd.

Study shows consumers want responsiveness, but clearly they also don’t trust portals when it comes to more difficult issues.