http://www.limra.com/Research/Technology.aspx?cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Understand how to use technology to make a positive impact on your operations. LIMRA’s Technology in Marketing and Distribution Research focuses on e-business, database marketing, and sales support. This feed provides company practices studies, producer and consumer research, and white papers. 2009 LIMRA Inc. All Rights Reserved. en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:18:29 EST webmaster@limra.com (Webmaster) Technology online1@limra.com (Online@Limra.com) http://www.limra.com/images/rss/allResearch_RSS.jpg http://www.limra.com/Research/Technology.aspx 600 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:18:29 EST The Conservative Party is already setting out its stall in anticipation of forming the next UK Government come the general election in 2010. Radical proposals so far include abolishing the Financial Services Authority, Britain's pioneering fiancial services regulator, and raising the State retirement age faster than currently planned. They are also listening to a plan by a consortium of UK life offices to come up with an alternative to the Labour Government's personal savings scheme, due to be introduced in 2012. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10231&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10231&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology Insurance and financial companies need to be forward thinking to prepare their organizations for the future rather than simply reacting to the current environment. What technologies are on the horizon that will impact marketing and distributing insurance and financial services products? What environmental factors or challenges will influence the success of these technologies? How substantial will the impact of each be: Will the impact be merely a ripple or a quake? http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10218&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10218&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology How do some carriers effectively use interactive advertising to reach current and future potential customers? This report explains how. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10208&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10208&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10194&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10194&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10199&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10199&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10200&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10200&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology This edition of UK Market Briefing has a focus on UK pensioners' responses to the financial crisis. Nearly one in six retired pensioners still have mortgages to pay off, so it isn't surprising that research has found that two-thirds of retirees are carrying on working or considering a return to work. Never was the phrase 'asset rich and cash poor' more true, since research has shown that Britain's pensioners still have over £600bn tied up in housing equity. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10181&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10181&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology When asked why they should own insurance, many people point to its value to protect children. How can companies connect with parents of minor children as they recognize need, seek information, purchase, and obtain service? Explore the ways in which parents sought information or purchased individual products. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10176&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10176&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology How is the financial services industry approaching social media? The numerous challenges carriers must overcome to use social media can make the promised benefits seem unattainable. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities, as well as the emerging best practices, of integrating social media into your business strategy. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10175&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10175&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology How do companies and producers locate and attract middle-market consumers with affordable products when many admit that they need more life insurance, often struggle financially, and do not have an insurance agent or financial advisor? http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10157&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10157&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology This MarketScan collected information from participating companies about field communication practices for their individual lines of business. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10158&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10158&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology How do consumers of four generations ( Generation Y, Generation X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation) recognize need, seek information, purchase, and obtain service? Explore the ways in which each generation sought information or purchased individual products. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10148&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10148&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology Are you interested in when companies publish mutual fund information on their public Web sites? This recent MarketScan provides some answers. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10153&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10153&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology Why are consumers using the Internet, and what purchases are they making? Is the Internet a suitable vehicle for selling life insurance and pensions? http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10144&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10144&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology Which electronic enrollment methods are worksite carriers offering to customers, and how often are these options used? What business objectives are carriers trying to meet with their electronic enrollment strategy? Are these efforts successful, and at what price tag? This recent LIMRA MarketScan explores these issues, as well as carrier partnerships with enrollment vendors. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10123&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10123&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology Where can you find the most frequently requested trend statistics in a single source at LIMRA? MarketTrends LIMRA's Factbooks for the United States and Canada provide those trends but do not replace the in-depth reports and studies from which the data is drawn. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10114&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10114&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology Where can you find the most frequently requested trend statistics in a single source at LIMRA? MarketTrends LIMRA's Factbooks for the United States and Canada provide those trends but do not replace the in-depth reports and studies from which the data is drawn. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10115&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10115&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology Do you know the structure, function, and attributes of health-care-oriented carrier Web sites? http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10111&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10111&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology Learn from more than 300 worksite marketing producers. What tools and services do they most often receive from their carrier partners? Which of these items are used (or sought) most often? Which factors most influence carrier selection? And what are primary worksite carriers’ strengths and weaknesses? LIMRA examines these issues by merging the results of two recent surveys. http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10109&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10109&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10096&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology http://www.limra.com/abstracts/abstract.aspx?fid=10096&cid=ResearchRSSTechnology Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:18:29 EST Technology