Data security

Thirteen percent of insurers say enterprisewide data management is a significant strength, and 19 percent are confident in their company's multi-asset risk tools, according to a report from State Street.

Oklahoma and Texas led in insured CAT loss payouts; overall, insured CAT losses declined compared to 2012.

A slew of new products and data sources emphasize the speed with which the insurance industry is changing, which could threaten “fast followers,” according to Strategy Meets Action.

Predictive modeling is recognized as a transformative ability, but one that must be tempered by maturity, patience and understanding, says the insurer’s chief enterprise business analytics scientist.

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.