INNOVATION

Agents, get ready to get noticed.

InsWeb Corp. plans to launch its AgentInsider® Agent Directory on January 4, and that means insurance agents listed therein will enjoy a much more cost-effective way to connect with the millions of consumers who use the Web to find a local insurance agent.

Whether driven by the lack of employer-offered coverage, the need to find an affordable policy, or other concerns, Americans are increasingly buying health care coverage individually. In fact, according to Forrester Research, 10 percent of U.S. consumers buy their health insurance on their own.

Forgive Teradata Corporation for doing a little bragging.

It’s just that the Ohio-based data warehousing and enterprise analytics company is proud that Nationwide Insurance, one of its long-time customers, has received an Innovative Solution Award from DM Review, a technology publication.