MetLife UK launches quote and apply portal

For group life

John Brazier
clock • 1 min read

The new quote and apply portal, Accelerate, from MetLife UK has launched as the provider continues its digitalisation strategy.

The Accelerate portal currently caters specifically for the group life 10-199 lives SME market. MetLife UK stated that the portal has been designed to offer advisers an efficient, online service to secure best rates at the first attempt, with quotes returned within minutes and the ability to go on risk straight away.  The portal has been rolled out following a successful pilot launch, where quote volumes from new advisers grew 50% year-on-year between early February to late August. Adrian Matthews, EB director at MetLife UK, said: "The launch of Accelerate is a key milestone for em...

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