Data security

Four insurance technology experts reveal how close IT-business collaboration works to facilitate IT budgets that foster long-term growth.

Insurers can learn from cultural, environmental circumstances surrounding terrorists’ behaviors and draw similarities between Norway and Afghanistan before 9/11.

The insurance industry is seen as a prime example of how to handle data-sharing the right way; namely, collecting data on policyholders' driving habits in order to offer discounts for safe driving behaviors.

Lingering soft market and uncertain investment returns are top concerns, Ward Group survey reveals.

Exclusive mapping technology will help the company measure the potential yield of agricultural areas.

Congress is patting itself on the back for its new bill, but the fix is far less than is needed.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods report expresses concern over P&C industry balance sheets.

Many drivers know the dangers, but continue distracted driving behaviors.

Towers Watson survey finds insurers willing to be aggressive in their investment strategies.

WellPoint Near Agreement on Large Breach Class Action Suit

Life insurers in particular will be vulnerable to effects of potential downgrade of U.S. credit rating, notes A.M. Best.

The big worry in cybercrime is data or systems loss, but hacking into implanted devices may also be a cause for concern.

The transaction is expected to result in an after-tax gain on sale of approximately $275 million for Manulife; and for Pacific Life, approximately 41% share of the market.

Culture is Key to Risk Management Success

The Risk Management Society is approved by American National Standards Institute and will begin standards development in early 2012.

Insurers have tough decisions to make in order to strike a balance between security and loss of productivity.

Geopolitical upheaval, rapid technological and regulatory change and a spate of natural disasters join persistent financial disquiet to form a potent challenge for insurers.

Increasing tablet and smartphone adoption for work creates headaches over securityS, support.

Life/health insurers’ performance improves and stability returns; 12 new insurers made the list for 2011.

Volatility in the market affected results; nine new insurers made the list for 2011.