Data security

Combined ratios fall; increased scrutiny, regulatory changes and political uncertainty rank among top concerns.

‘DriveAbility 2.0 Score’ to offer version equipped with GPS.

IT infrastructure managers must simultaneously capture the next rounds of efficiencies, accelerate the transition to next-generation infrastructure, reduce risks, and improve organizational execution.

Application helps U.S. P&C insurers model their business, enabling improved management of risk and capital, company says.

A safe new-year prediction is that we shall see more insurers getting into trouble, paying the price for over-expansion.

Nearly all insurers also expect Congress will reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, according to I.I.I. survey, which revealed deeply divided economic outlooks.

Through its acquisition of Nest, Google soon will have access to even more personal data, positioning it to potentially enter the homeowners’ insurance market.

Business interruption and natural catastrophes pose the biggest threats, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer; for the first time, cybercrime and reputational loss enter the top 10 risks in United States.

As global chief risk officer, J. Todd Daniels will be responsible for risk management for investments in both the United States and Japan.

In a recovering economy and armed with strong capital positions, life insurers and annuity providers should take the opportunity to become more customer centric through technology innovation, industry experts say.

ING U.S. Inc. promotes CRO Smith to CEO of the insurance unit as Butch Britton retires.

The best insurers will achieve competitive advantage by developing the judgment and decision-making capabilities of their knowledge workers.

"Uncertainty" sums up the regulatory environment for insurers in all lines in 2014.

Lori Evangel, formerly of Aflac, will serve as executive VP and chief risk officer.

Homeowner property claims also are found to be increasing in frequency, value and suspicion.

Insurers strongly support flood reform, but it needs to be implemented in a fashion that doesn’t destroy flood-affected communities.

RIMS Names 2014 President, Directors and Board Members

Rates Decrease as Much as 25%

Nearly all classes and regions declined, attributable to abundant capital, strong balance sheets and low CAT losses, Guy Carpenter said.

The acquisition results in the establishment of Hamilton Re, which will put heavy emphasis on data analytics, research and fully integrated technology.