Data security

Partnership intended to simplify the BPM and CRM provider’s encryption approach.

However, report says P&C carriers better equipped than others; PCI discounts findings.

Commissioned by The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co., Ponemon Institute’s survey results show many small businesses have had a data breach, almost all involving electronic records.

The goal of the partnership is to provide a file exchange between GEMS Economic Scenario Generator, MG-ALFA actuarial software.

Activist regulators, increased CAT losses pose larger risks, companies must adapt, A.M. Best says.

ARC Logics upgrade includes the NAIC-proposed requirements, which are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2015.

A review of losses tied to weather-related catastrophes reveals that climate-change models are but one of a growing number of complexities affecting all stakeholders.

The use of enterprise risk management applications continues to evolve, according to “2012 U.S. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Survey,” from Gen Re. The survey focused on setting biometric risk assumptions, which had largely been ignored by previous ERM research.

North American insurers ranked product pricing (51 percent versus 39 percent in 2010), risk strategy (48 percent versus 38 percent in 2010) and reinsurance strategy (44 percent versus 34 percent in 2010) as the areas of their business most impacted by their evolving enterprise risk management (ERM) programs, according to a new Towers Watson survey.

A new report highlights a wave of mobile-focused techniques spreading among hackers.

Legal Solutions Suite purchased in an attempt to simplify billing and expense tracking, monitor outside counsel performance.

California leads states in QCs; suspicious loss of jewelry increased 86 percent.

Insurers can expect winter storm loss damages to return to normal after this weekend.

Recent survey reveals cyber risks to be the biggest business concern; insurer develops mobile app in response.

Survey of life insurance CFOs finds few satisfied with speed, reliability; run-time requirements are highest priority.

iWorks Prophet purchased in an effort to centralize and standardize actuarial practices across business lines.

Insurer plans to use eRiskHub's cyber risk resource portal to evaluate data security risks.

One of the largest insurance agencies in Wisconsin grows with the acquisition of Burkart-Heisdorf.

Insurer working with Command Investigations, which will provide SIU, anti-fraud services and investigative services.

Novarica survey identifies longer-term threats and opportunities for both P&C and life/annuity insurers.