Description: The barrier between humans and machines continues to blur, but curiously, this may have been prediction thousands of years ago in ancient myths. This article looks to how some of the early legends are becoming manifest in modern technology, particularly in the area of elder care. From automation, to humanoid assistants, to mind clones will the age of technology bring a new utopia?

Description: This article describes how Transamerica built internet based technology to support term sales through a mutual fund company and demonstrates the sales support value of the internet for an insurance company.

Description: New research shows that we often make sub-optimal choices, when selecting a health insurance plan, that lead to unnecessary out-of-pocket expenditu

Description: This article is about how technology and the internet is changing the way insurance is marketed and sold.

Description: A new wave of life insurance buyers is finally here - but are we ready? In this article, Richard De Sousa shares proprietary research about the Millenial generation, its beliefs related to life insurance, and its preferences when it comes to learning about, purchasing, and engaging with life insurance products, advisors and companies. Also explored is the foundational role that technology and wellness play in driving the kind of experience that will attract millenial buyers. After reading this article, you will better understand the characteristics of this new generation as well as the innovative companies that are targeting them, and learn about different and novel ways to better engage with customers and enhance the value of your own products and services.

Description: A discussion of underwriting, pricing and reinsurance issues for Internet Distribution of life insurance products

Description: This article discusses various ways that insurance companies are using the internet to market their products.

Description: Article from The Actuary, June 1999 – volume 33 - Issue 6: If the Internet Life, Health, Annuity, and P&C Insurance Company also known as Insurance.com were formed, it would be a very good investment based on the performance of other companies with the word Internet in the name and the “dot com” that follows. But would it sell insurance and would it be profitable?

Description: This article is about how to get the attention of consumers when they are inundated with material throught the various media.

Description: Life Insurers have fallen behind the customer service curve and service expectations of younger customers. This article suggests changes for correcting this.