The phenomenal popularity of Facebook makes it a necessary marketing tool for any insurance agent or broker, but producers need to put the proper operating foundations in place to ensure success before launching their business site, say experts.

I interviewed a CIO for an article a couple of weeks ago and asked him if he felt channel management would be an important issue five years from now.

I interviewed a CIO for an article a couple of weeks ago and asked him if he felt channel management would be an important issue five years from now.

While captive-insurance experts say the market is healthy, with solid formations, they also note a variety of concerns, including Solvency II, the Dodd-Frank Act and fraud.