Digital Platforms

Towers Watson and the National Business Group on Health found that 76 percent of employers surveyed are exploring the use of mobile health applications, fitness wearables and social media to encourage greater physical activity among their employees.

The predictions begin to examine a shift in the relationships between man and machine due to the emergence of digital business, the firm says.

Many businesses are not yet alert to the risks of an attack on their computer systems, Beal says; cyber insurance can cover loss of future revenue and assistance to get systems back up and running.

C&S can fit documents to its business model with standardization, customization and compliance.

Former AIG Chief Executive Officer Maurice “Hank” Greenberg has sued the U.S., claiming the government illegally took equity in the insurer.

The former head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York was cited in earlier testimony as responsible for setting an interest rate of 14 percent.

P&C insurers’ budgets remain limited and focused on upgrades of core capabilities, according to Novarica report.

The P&C insurer will use Uplink to help reduce data entry for commercial lines business.

An increasing number of thieves now are using stolen identification to steal cars; NICB hopes to increase public awareness and thwart these crimes.

Assigning blame shouldn’t be the only strategy you have in case of a major data breach.

The Fed wanted to get control of AIG quickly due to concerns an attorney for the insurer might try to re-negotiate the rescue terms.

Dr. Robert P. Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute, will help manage the foundation’s national endowment.

The compound-annual-growth rate of detected security incidents has risen 66 percent year-over-year since 2009.

Starr International's lawsuit challenges the 2008 bailout of the insurer, arguing that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's assumption of AIG stock violated shareholders’ rights.

Collected information would enable further exploration of areas of concern raised by commenters during the proposal stage of the revised regulatory capital framework rulemaking.

Expectations for high-quality customer experiences now are set by consumer brands; self-service capabilities are critical for strategy and cost reductions, according to Novarica study.

Accenture’s ALIP application is intended to help AIG accelerate new product introductions, reduce costs and prepare for growth.

Motorists will use InsuranceSuite for underwriting, claims management, billing, and rating and policy administration.

Former chairman and CEO claims bailout trampled the rights of shareholders, denying them more favorable terms offered to banks and other companies.

Spending for healthcare.gov and related programs, including at the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, exceeds cost estimates according to Bloomberg Government analysis.

The 100-year-old firm has invested in predictive analytics that uses automated machine learning to improve the fundamentals of its business.

New entity to offer broad menu of insurance technology, software and services under one roof

Combined application will integrate core system management with communication.

New software will offer a core system for life insurance policy administration services.

Kemper's revenue slide continues amid changing fortunes of top 30 companies.

ISCS applications can help improve the user experience, collaboration and speed-to-market.

More exchange offerings means more competition and is likely to put downward pressure on prices.

Major research firms independently report growth in big data technology investments or plans, but that growth isn’t reflected in number of projects deployed

Fueled by federal mandates, the emergence of big data, aging populations, and the pervasiveness of chronic diseases, the global healthcare analytics market is expected to reach $20.8 billion by 2020, according to IQ4I Research & Consultancy.

P&C insurer Zurich North America is recognized for leadership in work-life integration policies.

IVAN's Information exchange will be increased through a single resource for agency download preferences.

Aon Exchange Users See Cost Savings for 2014 Plan Year

Willis, Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford, Ace, XL Group and Generali to participate in the Xchanging-Deutsche Bank Netsett platform pilot.

For content management, analytics and other front-end functions, life insurers are choosing best of breed solutions over PAS, a new study by Celent reveals.

Even when application security testing is undertaken, it often is done casually by developers who are mostly concerned with the applications' functionality.

The partnership will offer digital transaction management to Safeco agents.

Estimates put the number of private exchanges at around 150, but according to PwC Health Research Institute, they can be grouped based on their beginnings.

8 million people selected health plans using the federal system and 14 state-run insurance markets, but enrollment wasn’t confirmed until the first month’s premium was paid.

Gartner finds the number of organizations investing or planning to invest in big data technologies has increased significantly though the number of implementations remains low.

Reinsurance prices dropped this year during each of the policy renewal periods in January, April and July, according to broker Guy Carpenter.

Legislation distinguishes between the banking and insurance markets; industry groups express support.

The measure would let the Fed treat insurers such as Prudential Financial and MetLife differently than big banks in imposing safeguards demanded by Dodd-Frank.

For the ninth-consecutive year, INN recognizes female insurance executives who have made outstanding contributions to their businesses and the industry.

According to the CDC, 18.4 percent of adults under age 65 lacked health insurance in the first three months of the year, down from 20.4 percent in 2013.

NetReveal will be used to evaluate claims risk throughout the lifecycle, helping reduce fraud leakage on a pre-payment basis.

The UP Bill Payment system is intended to reduce staff time spent on processing and support digital usage growth.

Insurers are back in the market for policy administration systems, but what to buy?

IT advisory firm Strategy Meets Action presented Innovation in Action awards to carriers that have successfully undertaken next-generation technology projects in the past year.

The Atlas platform will process rating, underwriting, policy administration, billing, claims management and reporting needs for a Shelter subsidiary.

92 percent of executives, including insurers, say their big data projects are yielding results.

New research from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty finds that close to 70 percent of financial losses are the result of just 10 causes. Fires, plane crashes and natural disasters all rate near the top of the list.

Extremely low interest rates for investments and years in which losses for reinsurers were relatively low are adding pressure on prices.