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Insurers should formulate regulatory response strategies that create value-enhancing outcomes.

After several nights of rioting, British insurers begin to watch figures as losses and damages pile up.

The state of Kansas is returning federal grant funds to build a state insurance exchange mandated under the Affordable Care Act.

Sword will provide its software solutions and services to assist SCF in implementing a new online distribution platform.

A.M. Best report: Life industry vulnerable, P&C safe, for now

New survey reveals that insurers intend to ramp up IT spending in 2012; CRM and cloud top of list.

IDI Market Shows Signs of Future Rebound

Mutual of Omaha Introduces Online Benefit Planning

Ball keeps rolling for STANDUP Act, as almost six out of 10 adults would like to see it in effect.

Insurers Not Sweating Market Turmoil

58,300 IT jobs have been added in the last 12 months; the finance and insurance industry saw a loss of 23,000 IT jobs.

S&P Extends Sovereign Downgrade to 10 Insurers

Q1 brokerage income surges 20 percent year-over-year, according to new report.

American International Group Inc. plans to sue Bank of America and other financial institutions to recover losses on mortgage-backed securities.

Sector’s profitability increased by 49% in 2010, according to new numbers from A.M. Best.

Forum to cover agency/broker management, technology, continuing education and more.

Levin to lead development of Aon's strategic global growth initiatives.

AIG, The Hartford, CNA, Prudential and seven more insurers release second quarter figures.

Nearly two-thirds of insurance executives responding to a survey say their companies will be involved in a merger or acquisition in the next two years.

Chubb Forms Residential Technical Risk Team

Cloud Computing Buyers Lack Key Skills

An experimental device is alleged to read a driver’s intention to brake, but its practicality and reliability is questionable.

Aon Benfield report charts uptick in global tropical cyclone activity in July.

As doubts spread over the process to merge global accounting standards, IASB Chief remains bullish.

Challenges for Financial Advisers Unabated

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety adds Dodge Durango to its list of vehicles recognized for safety in 2011.

Insuresoft’s ASP Diamond System to be used as policy administration system for non-standard auto line of business in Indiana.

Through the purchase, Pacific Life seeks to expand the footprint of a transformational, client-focused risk and investment advisory team.

Communic8, the connectivity hub from iter8, to be used for download.

Bankers Insurance picks up Gateway Insurance Services in $6 million deal that leaves Hampton Roads to focus on banking.

Health Insurance Exchange Chief Leaving Job

AIA, ACLI commend passage of Budget Control Act of 2011.

The federal government's recent push for health insurance exchanges looks to come to a head beginning next year.

Teens to Feel Impact of Driving Bill

Carriers can gain competitive advantage by leveraging social media monitoring tools, report says.

Scam Artists Use Farmers’ as Cover

Social Media, a Gamble Worth Taking?

While technology continues to reduce the total number of thefts, domestic makes overtake NICB's list of most-stolen vehicles for the first time since 2002.

Allstate survey shows drivers describe themselves as excellent drivers, but admit to practicing dangerous behaviors on the road.

As analytics and automation become increasingly prevalent in the process, carriers look to strike a balance with traditional underwriting practices.

Four insurance technology experts reveal how close IT-business collaboration works to facilitate IT budgets that foster long-term growth.

Broker offers online sales of homeowners and travel insurance.

Chicago Tribune reports Allstate Corp. has laid off about 150 technology employees across six states.

New Novarica report says carriers are prioritizing the evaluation of claims systems, and have a broad choice of claims solutions to meet their needs.

55% of respondents, some of which were from the insurance industry, use five or more components of technology, primarily in addition to existing IT: new Ventana report.

At a Slower Rate, Data Centers Power Up

Allstate's Sale of Banking Deposits Fails

NPH to enable social media activity for more than 3,500 representatives.

Aetna, Aflac, Genworth, MetLife, Wellpoint and 11 others release second-quarter figures.

A Ward Group survey reveals guarded optimism amidst instability and market uncertainties.

Wireless roadside features, telematics designed to promote safe driving and help policyholders save on premiums.

Wireless roadside features, telematics designed to promote safe driving and help policyholders save on premiums.