Digital distribution

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.

Zurich launches technology-focused Web site to support distributors in working with the fast-moving industry.

iPipeline Raises $18 Million In Series A Financing Investment plans include expansion of sales and marketing efforts with carriers and distributors.

Getting it right the first time became a goal worth pursuing for this Hastings, Mich., P&C insurer.

Deloitte sees non-traditional growth opportunities for insurers via a distribution-centric strategy, advanced analytics application and enterprise technologies.

Predictive analytics, customer relationship management software and business applications are the key to carriers developing an effective mobility strategy.

Whether it's ripping and replacing or maintaining and enhancing, experts recommend insurers take action with their billing systems.

Costco and Safeco are offering business insurance to businesses that are Costco Wholesale Corp. members.

Alliant will provide ClearPoint with the ability to bring P&C expertise to its clients from a proven industry leader, as well as an extensive national service delivery platform.

A new study from IVANS says spending on real-time capabilities to continue irrespective of economic slowdown.

New data shows that commercial banks are continuing to make inroads into the U.S. insurance market.