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Content tagged with Channels posted in August 2009
Western Agricultural Insurance Launches Direct Auto Insurance Web Site
News  |  8/27/2009  | 
Acting on a consumer survey, the carrier created its new ProtectantDirect.com distribution channel, which includes information on "green" driving and offers discounts for hybrid vehicles.
Allstate Rolls Out Next Gen Self-Service
News  |  8/26/2009  | 
Allstate Insurance Company has launched Next Gen Self-Service, a set of online tools that allow customers and agents to access information and perform claims tasks.
Prudential Annuities Debuts Consumer-Focused Web Site
News  |  8/24/2009  | 
The site features an educational video, simple navigation, and consumer-friendly language about Prudential Annuities Highest Daily Lifetime 6 Plus optional living benefit.
Independence Blue Cross' Operational Control Center Takes a Customer's View of Operational Monitoring
News  |  8/21/2009  | 
The proactive approach of IBC'S Operational Control Center anticipates customer use issues while providing diagnostic insight to the carrier's technology architects.
Zurich Launches Customer/Distributor Microsite for Wind Event Information
News  |  8/21/2009  | 
The Zurich HelpPoint Wind site will provide a collection of information resources before, during and after wind events, including hurricanes, tornadoes and other windstorms.
Guardian Introduces Online Self-Enrollment
News  |  8/20/2009  | 
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has rolled out a new service designed to simplify the selection of employee benefits and improve the overall enrollment experience.
SPSS Releases New Version of PASW Statistics
News  |  8/19/2009  | 
SPSS has launched PASW Statistics 18, featuring the new Direct Marketing module.
Pyxis Mobile, Enterprise Mobile Partner to Deliver Multiplatform Enterprise Mobility Solution
News  |  8/17/2009  | 
The solution will combine Pyxis Mobile's Configure Once, Run Anywhere capabilities and Enterprise Mobile's mobility outsourced life cycle deployment and on-going management services.
Willis to Adopt Applied Systems Epic As Its Primary Tech Platform
News  |  8/14/2009  | 
Willis to adopt Applied Systems Epic as its primary technology platform; new agency management system expected to enhance client servicing and efficiency.
Plymouth Rock Assurance Offers E-Reminder Service to Mass. Drivers
News  |  8/13/2009  | 
Plymouth Rock Assurance hopes its e-reminder service proves to be a valuable tool to customers and noncustomers alike.
Highmark Introduces Cost Comparison Web Tool
News  |  8/12/2009  | 
Highmark has rolled out a new Web tool that lets members view the costs of certain surgical procedures at different medical facilities.
The Principal Leverages Web 2.0 for Retirement Plan Participants
News  |  8/12/2009  | 
The company has created an iGoogle gadget that allows participants to view key account information directly from iGoogle without accessing The Principal's Web site, as well as given participants the ability opt-in to receive e-mail or text messages.
Assurity Life Goes Live on iPipeline’s Velocity Platform
News  |  8/12/2009  | 
The vendor's iGO e-App Go/No-Go feature enables Assurity Life's distributors to maintain control over electronic application submissions.
MetLife Enhances Benefits Benchmarking Tool
News  |  8/11/2009  | 
New version includes the use of customized queries to compare and contrast benefits offerings, objectives, strategies and preferences along more than 80 dimensions, such as industry, company size, region and many employee demographic factors.
CNA Builds Online Resource for Agents
News  |  8/7/2009  | 


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