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Insurers are scrambling for ways to save money, but pulling all sales in-house and abandoning independent agents is not the answer.

Insurer widens sales of hybrid upgrade auto insurance as part of its Prestige Auto Premier policy.

Professional v10.0 designed to provide enhanced data access, and includes a new user interface and Open Source support.

New report says convenience is king when dealing with carriers.

Additionally, ScotiaLife Financial will now offer two new life and health products.

Insurers should attempt to increase customer penetration and retention as a means of expanding market share.

After 10 months on the block, new CEO decides to retain the group, saying he wants to build a "world-class financial advisory business."

A new report suggests that customers who rely on electronic billing and payment services are more loyal, and may be more inclined to purchase additional insurance products.

Karen Barone will lead Progressive's efforts to help its independent agencies profitably grow their businesses.

New York State Insurance Department fines insurer $700,000.

Insurers can learn from best practices in the retail industry, where companies know the value of looking after the customer.

The password-protected eligibility tool is accessible through Zurich Integrated Products unit’s Web site.

Banks will now offer State Life’s asset-based long-term care solutions portfolio.

Know of an insurer, agency or brokerage that led or contributed to an innovative business application, innovation or project? Nominate them for the 3rd annual award program.

Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Group have both rolled out products designed to manage retirement savings and parcel them out in monthly increments.

Insurers no longer need to meet two-year cutoff when transitioning asset-based products.

The AskBlue site is designed for individuals who are uninsured, unemployed, have lost employer-based coverage or are not eligible for group benefits.

For insurers, eliminating complexity requires a front-to-back approach that identifies and addresses its root causes, and all of its network effects.

Rather than cutting costs to deal with the economy, insurers should focus on distribution channels, customer service and eliminating non-value added work.

Social networking has infiltrated consumers' lives, and insurers are using it to alter brand images.