Data security

In a draft document, regulators propose 12 rights for policyholders around cybersecurity.

Adversaries are becoming more sophisticated not only in their approaches to launching attacks, but also in evading detection.

Smartwatches contain a range of security flaws, raising fresh concerns about wearable devices gathering and sharing big data and personal information across the Internet of Things (IoT), according to new research.

Updates aim to boost authentication while protecting the operating system and underlying PC from malware.

The NAIC Executive (EX) Committee recently established the Cybersecurity (EX) Task Force to act as a focus point for cybersecurity insurance regulatory activities. The message is clear: there will be regulatory pressure to do something around cybersecurity.

Some investigators suspect the attacks were part of a sweeping campaign to create a database on Americans that could be used to obtain commercial and government secrets.

XL Catlin's newest breach response partners include computer forensics services providers and law firms.

With the Supreme Court affirming that the Affordable Care Act’s current structure won’t change, health insurance IT pros can focus on other pressing areas.

James J. Shea, a former QBE VP responsible for integrating the Australian insurer’s information technology systems, and Eugene Fallon, an outside consultant, allegedly defrauded QBE over two years.

Cyber crime is a broader problem that's not confined to tech companies and large corporations. The risks are very real for all companies.

The insurance company that paid $4.125 million for Cottage Health System to settle a class action lawsuit following a large data breach now wants its money back.

For insurers, third-party data presents new opportunities, but regulators need to catch up, says Alyssa Pei, partner at A.T. Kearney.

We need your help in identifying the leading vendors who are helping your insurance organization take advantage of big data and analytics.

Insurers fearful of security events must double down on staff training to deter easily preventable social engineering hacks, experts say.

The company found malware in its system before its 2014 breach, but wasn't able to clear it completely, allowing unauthorized access.

Information on more than a million customers may have been compromised in a June 2014 attack.

Though changes in the insurance business could lead to disintermediation of traditional distribution methods, USI CIO Stewart Gibson says his company is prepared to compete. Part 2 of 2.

Largest reinsurer in the Middle East signs multi-year license for GEMS economic scenario generator.

Betsy Ward is expanding her role as chief enterprise risk officer to include chief actuary as Isadore Jermyn retires after 34 years with the insurer.

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