Digital distribution

Resource Avenue is designed to enable general agencies, brokerage companies or producer or intermediary groups to easily integrate ING sales support resources to their own password-protected Web site or intranet portals.

Insurer declines state’s offer, as it readies to leave Florida P&C market.

Despite news reports to the contrary, insurers are not facing disruptions in IT projects in the pipeline; instead, they are maintaining a steady course. INN reports from Celent’s annual CIO roundtable event.

Genworth’s Retirement and Protection Annuity Servicing and Annuity Internal Wholesaling teams have earned key recognitions for 2008.

Carriers seeking to boost profitability and retain customers are segmenting with greater sophistication.

The analyst's annual awards spotlight insurers that make the most effective use of technology.

The SC BlueStore takes the direct-to-consumer approach to new levels, with face-to-face customer service, a wellness station and the ability for walk-ins to purchase insurance.

U.S. insurers with online sales strategies are able to lower customer acquisition costs.

EbixExchange and SIGNiX, both Web-based technology providers, have partnered to enable brokerage firms to fully automate processing of annuities.

M. Jeffrey Charney has been tapped as the Columbus, Ga.-based insurer's SVP and chief marketing officer, while Ronald Sanders will assume the role of SVP and deputy director of sales.

Jackson received recognition for several of the company’s recent multimedia presentations, marketing collateral and direct mail campaigns.

In his new role as president, Bill Bunker will drive business expansion, operational execution and divisional strategy.

The solution is designed to provide customer quotes in less than five minutes; Farmers agents receive more qualified leads.

The product captures and tracks data throughout the sales process to generate a suitability review at the end of the pre-sales cycle.

Although Hartford says it will cut 500 jobs this month, it plans to introduce two variable annuities in Germany in the first quarter and is considering expanding further in Europe and Asia.

A new report from TowerGroup examines the profitability of the life insurance industry in the wake of the current financial crisis.

The service will supply summarization and electronic delivery of life insurance policy application medical files and associated documents to support new business process.

Also receiving recognition this year are four leaders who have successfully driven significant project and/or process improvements within their companies.

Nearly nine out of 10 consumers conducting transactions online have experienced problems.

Managing vast amounts of images tied to marketing and claims is made easier with an on-demand solution.