Digital distribution

The Princeton, N.J., insurer uses a Jiu-Jitsu approach to marketing and reports success.

As AIG looks to resolve its liquidity problems, some potential buyers are eyeing its diverse group of life insurance businesses.

The bill reforms the way agents and brokers are licensed.

As the government assumes control of the company, the specter of new regulation rises.

Pinnacle Life, Allied North America and Harleysville Insurance win first, second and third place in Insurance Networking News’ 2008 INNovators Award.

The insurer will offer a new system against a backdrop of policyholders who are changing their travel patterns to accommodate the rising cost of gas, increased traffic congestion and environmental concerns.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will use the software to automate new business quoting, rating, underwriting and enrollment.

Site is designed enhance relationships with members, subproducers and partners.

Consumers are increasingly reliant on the Internet as a channel to research and learn more about auto insurance, according to a new report.

They may share common business goals and objectives, but agents and carriers must also share a business environment of open communication and streamlined transmissions.

As boomers retire, insurers employ new technology and look to redefine the role of the IT worker to appeal to the latest generation of employee.

When asked, "What is the top issue facing the insurance industry?," 44% of survey respondents chose competitive price/adequate profitability.

A new reference model should hasten efforts by insurers to achieve straight-through processing.

Agents in Kentucky and Ohio can take advantage of pre-qualification tool, status on related lines of business.

As a result of the acquisition, iPipeline will provide an end-to-end offering for point of sale applications.

The Chicago vendor is endorsed by the Independent Health Insurance Agent Association (IHIAA) for its suite of quote engines, agent Web sites, e-mail autoresponders and lead management systems.

The planned acquisition of AIX Holdings follows two other acquisitions The Hanover has made in recent months to build out its product and service capabilities for its agent partners.

Due to the development of different types of distribution channels, multi-channel integration may be more important than ever.

The broker is working with AIG unit to offer buffer against supply woes.

The P&C insurer is launching a new Web site to educate its distribution network.