Gartner has a new report that suggests that social media websites could decide to start selling insurance and financial services in the near future. It would be a new way for social media companies to make revenue. Would you feel comfortable buying insurance from Facebook? Gartner, according to their website, is “the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company”. They deliver “technology-related insight” to their clients, in order to help their clients to make decisions. They offer objective insight on every area of information technology. Gartner has compiled a report called “Gartner Predicts 2012”. The report says that there … Continue reading →

Every once in a while, insurance companies will offer people something for free. Usually this takes the form of a one time giveaway, a ringtone, downloadable wallpaper, or an app. Often, these “freebies” are fun, and designed to encourage people to think about that particular insurance company. The insurer’s hope is that you will consider them when you need to buy some insurance. The coolest “freebie” that I have ever gotten from an insurance company came from Allstate. Earlier this year, they were giving away free t-shirts that featured their “spokesman”, a character named Mayhem. At the time, all you … Continue reading →