Data security

In the Twitter era, the ability of information or misinformation to spread rapidly poses operational risks for businesses, a new survey from Hartford, Conn.-based Travelers Cos. Inc. finds.

International footprint across five continents reflects financial industry’s need for tighter control of financial transactions under difficult market conditions, company says.

Celent investigates insurers' tactical responses to the recession, finding the streamlining of processes to be their No. 1 focus.

The provider of enterprise financial management software has seen revenues that have doubled in each of the past two years.

The company expects the facility provide comprehensive, flexible and individually tailored coverages for major corporate clients.

Farmers Insurance Group and Zurich in North America take to the road to help customers prepare for catastrophes.

Professional v10.0 designed to provide enhanced data access, and includes a new user interface and Open Source support.

In the end, it comes down to risks vs. benefits, and right now the risks are a bit too scary.

Authors of a new book say insurance premiums should accurately reflect the risk, but low-income policyholders should receive “insurance stamp” subsidies.

What should be the plum position for cyber-security experts is, instead, a rotten apple with a politically-compromised core.

A new report says insurers can take concrete steps now before new regulations take effect.

The creation of a National Institute of Finance would empower regulators with the tools needed to effectively enforce regulation.

Convictions are still being made in a fraud scheme that cost insurance companies more than $20 million.

XL Capital, Unitrin and Colonial Life were given negative outlooks while Americas Insurance and Cincinnati Financial received a stable ratings.

Legislation is intended to shore up the finances of the state’s storm insurance program.

Know of an insurer, agency or brokerage that led or contributed to an innovative business application, innovation or project? Nominate them for the 3rd annual award program.

For insurers, eliminating complexity requires a front-to-back approach that identifies and addresses its root causes, and all of its network effects.

Rather than cutting costs to deal with the economy, insurers should focus on distribution channels, customer service and eliminating non-value added work.

Colorado State University predicts the formation of 10 named storms in the Atlantic basin prior to Nov. 30, with two expected to become major hurricanes.

While the rating for Markel International Insurance was affirmed, potential Aflac acquisition Continental American was placed under review with positive implications.