Data security

Congressional Oversight Panel says federal rescue had “poisonous effect” on the marketplace.

Survey shows end users are restricted by budgets in eliminating data loss through a disaster recovery strategy.

Moody’s and S&P affirm AIG’s ratings after calling off the AIA deal, but keep Prudential on CreditWatch, State Auto lowered by S&P, A.M. Best upgrades Travelers outlook.

The economy still stinks, but the IASA Educational Conference and Business Show came up smelling like a rose.

Heading into hurricane season, new report questions final strength of the sector.

The browser-based claims program iVOS, and risk management information system RiskConsole, were created to leverage Aon’s claims process when used together.

Ratings agency views the consideration of emerging risks as vital because of the broad-based, risk-accepting nature of property/casualty insurers.

New report predicts a hardening market for property and liability coverage due to Gulf spill.

S&P issued a report revealing that U.S. P&C insurance industry will struggle to sustain its historical operating profitability.

Industry awaits Congressional action on funding flood program, as storms slam Central America.

A.M. Best affirms The Hanover, Moody’s affirms Lincoln National Corp.’s debt ratings and Fitch Ratings maintains Prudential Plc’s long-term issuer default rating.

BookSmart, Sword AgencyPort’s book rolling and risk analysis software, will be introduced first to the commercial auto industry.

As subsidies expire, House removes health insurance spending to ease passage of broader bill.

Exhibitors acknowledge improvements, but daunting challenges remain.

In wake of the economic crisis, financial risk managers will need to rely on process and technology innovation, as well as a dose of introspection.

Accounting standard-setters issued new rules Wednesday that could have profound effects, not just on how assets and liabilities get valued but on how banks and financial services firms do business.

New research points to financial institutions' responses to the financial crisis, regulatory changes and a desire to combat financial crime.

Duck Creek and Pitney Bowes partner on policy administration; Guidewire forges alliances.

Carriers need to spend to optimize current business processes while simultaneously laying the foundation for future growth.

A surprising reprimand of national politicians and a less surprising disregard for the industry highlighted the conference’s first day.