Data security

New data from RIMS shows overcapacity still depressing premiums.

A new report says smartphone users are more likely than PC users to fall victim to phishing and providing confidential information.

Earthquakes and climate change-related events among the 373 disasters recorded last year, says the United Nations.

2011 is just another year for advancement and increased profits for fraudsters unless insurers develop a strategic resolve to hedge the threat, according to Detica.

AXA China Region Insurance and Tokio Marine & Nichido, Fire Insurance Co. are a few of many insurers effectively using technology, analysts say.

Nominations for best practices section of program extended to January 25.

The presidents of the U.S. and China say the right things, but details, as usual, are sorely lacking.

Insurers consider private security options as pirates hijacked a record number of ships in 2010.

Catalan system sifts through large volumes of data to find patterns of interest.

Karen Clark & Co. study finds that near-term models can't credibly project insured hurricane losses.

WatchGuard analysis notes spikes in data center fortification, malware as-a-service attacks.

ProductAuthority designed to provide cost-effective, less-risky solution to full policy admin replacement.

Economic disparity and global governance failures are central risks in the global risk landscape, exacerbating and driving a range of other risks, notes a report issued by the World Economic Forum.

After what seemed like a lull over the holidays, spammers are back at it with renewed gusto, and social networking sites offer fertile ground for growth.

Property/casualty insurers will need to leverage analytics to alleviate pinch from soft market and low investment returns, says Ernst & Young.

The forms are introduced in a new class of coverage in the advisory organization's Inland Marine Guide.

Underwriters had their work cut out for them last year trying to figure out these vehicular advancements.

Insurers may be interested to learn how one financial institution is combating sophisticated malware attacks.

All four agencies withdraw ratings of AIG subsidiary, Fitch affirms New York Life, Moody's affirms State Farm Life Insurance Co.

How can insurers protect privacy when insureds place so little value on it?