Consumer Security Worries Hamper Web Insurance Growth, Survey Says

Despite the obvious benefits of speedy service and convenience offered by the Internet, the majority of consumers in a recent survey said they are concerned about security when it comes to sending medical and personal property insurance information online.

According to Old Greenwich, Conn.-based IVANS, which sponsored the survey, “Insuring Consumer Confidence Online,” 74 percent of consumers surveyed expressed concern with their doctors sending medical information to an insurance company over the Internet.

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