Agents

Almost half of companies surveyed by SMA assume that tech giants like Amazon will play a significant role in selling auto and homeowners insurance.

Priorities are notably centered around the insurance agent for growth as well as investments in AI and data analytics.

The life insurer convened a panel of diverse experts to improve workflow for financial advisors leveraging mobile technology.

Carriers are going digital to cut operating costs and break into the younger consumer market, according to a new report from Celent.

There will always be a need for informed agents to provide the human touch that distinguish insurance as a people-centric industry.

New W.R. Berkley division focused on the high-net-worth market was built from scratch to combine the best service options from digital and agent channels.

Many agents and brokers understand that a robust analytics strategy is crucial, and are responding.

The company's SelfieQuote.com is a major component of its 2018 plans to grow its customer base among younger consumers.

The life and annuity insurer is banking on accelerated, data-driven underwriting in a strategic shift inspired by the proliferation of insurtech companies in its vertical.

Insurance agency's client portfolio encompasses small-to-medium fleets ranging from tow trucks to concrete mixers and cranes.

The move follows earlier investments by the carrier in its website, customer portals and core systems.

Carrier partnered with Amazon Web Services and Deloitte to reduce spending and improve speed to market of new capablities, CIO explains.

P&C insurer will implement the vendor's Onboarding & Compliance platform.

Workers' comp insurer selects Valen Analytics' InsureRIght platform, gaining access to vendor's data consortium.

Canadian insurer's selection complements its implementation of the vendor's core suite last year.

Carrier experts discuss keys to creating a data-driven culture and improving customer experience at IASA conference.

The new platform, FIeld Insights, is available to policyholders on mobile app and web portal.

New tech companies are shaking up the insurance market with Internet of Things, drone and machine learning products.

Consumers still look to humans to help them make final determinations in the insurance buying process, says researcher.

Study suggests predictive analytics to combat the problem, helping carriers shed unwanted policies and validate client information.