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Both variable and fixed annuities have seen sales rise so far in 2011, according to a LIMRA report.

A recent article identifies the types of individuals who are likely to cause internal data security problems, but many such problems are caused by folks who put themselves first.

Agency-centric insurer pays $1 billion to acquire Esurance and expand its presence on the Web.

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Cloud deployment, mobile devices trending upward sharply in IBM survey of 3,000 information leaders.

Of the 49 bank holding companies involved in credit insurance underwriting, reinsurance or both in 2010, 35 experienced declines, study says.

Kasina's "Social Media Index" ranked the five most successful users of social media amongst asset management firms.

The provider of insurance to small and mid-sized technology companies supports MIT’s annual competition.

Nearly 50% of global consumers believe their financial institutions don't care about them.

New report foresees double-digit growth in the use of business process outsourcing by insurers.

Near-term challenges, deteriorating underwriting results continue to offset marginal improvements.

Improved economic conditions foster new interest in policy administration modernization projects by life carriers.

The Hawaii-based insurer will utilize the SurePower Innovation Policy Administration Suite for its new personal lines auto business.

However, women could buy a rider covering abortions, but at their own expense.

With hurricane season yet to come, P/C insurers have already taken their lumps.

Insurers may be interested to learn how banks are putting tablets to good use to aid their sales staff.

Improving technology and training are just the beginning.

COBRAAnswers.com intended to provide business owners with everything needed to take charge of their own COBRA administration.

Developed in partnership with CARFAX, the risk assessment score to helps insurers predict future loss ratios.

Meyers-Reynolds’ is said to complement AJG’s energy niche practice as well as its south central region.

Physical damage solutions to be provided through Mitchell’s WorkCenter Total Loss.

Before the end of the month, the U.S. government will seek buyers for its stake in American International Group (AIG). Nasdaq, reports the estimated value of the shares at between $7 to $30 billion.

Part of the initiative calls for greater cooperation between the Department of Homeland Security and businesses on cyber-risk mitigation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed the costs of auto crash deaths by state; finds that half of all costs come from just 10 states.

Insurers applaud House Financial Services Committee’s vote but bill still faces several hurdles before it becomes law.

Big data predictive analytics provider Alpine Data Labs secures large capital boost; enters U.S. market.

Fortunately for the insurer, its booming asset management business blunted the impact.

Shockingly, there is a stunning disconnect between consumers who are increasingly concerned about data breaches and the boards responsible for preventing them.

New Milliman survey says healthcare costs for average American family have doubled in past nine years.

AIG, AXA, ING, Marsh, XL Group and others all released their first-quarter figures.

Against state-by-state challenges and plans for state-owned exchanges, health care reforms not yet having a negative impact on insurers, notes health secretary.

During the month, Allstate deployed more than 3,000 claims professionals to assist with more than 100,000 claims.

The insurer forum pulls together business and tech leaders who share a common interest in leveraging technology for business value and competitive differentiation.

The $9 billion share offering will net less than half of what had hoped for due to sliding stock price.

California tops the list in order of claims paid, according to the insurer's internal study.

If signed into law, all residents will be eligible for coverage under the system, dubbed “Green Mountain Care.”

Treasury establishes insurance advisory council to assist newly created federal insurance office.

Update designed to improve on best practice standards with stronger integration across asset classes and between functional layers.

The President's lawyers go to court Tuesday to try to save the cornerstone of his health care overhaul, arguing that the requirement for Americans to buy insurance is constitutional.

New York’s fraud crisis expands as Allstate takes action based on its special investigative unit’s investigation of fraudulent health claims.

AIR Worldwide estimates insured losses from late-April U.S. storms, while EQECAT predicts a significant market loss from the March 11 M9 Tohoku quake.

Meaningful use may relegate imaging systems to a secondary role.

After announcing its Q1 figures, the insurer divulges its long-term goals.

Aon says loss results of recent disasters, coupled with pending Solvency II requirements, demand re-evaluation of catastrophe models.

In anticipation of the new Solvency II regime, as well as the eventual merging of the broader formal accounting rules policies from both the United Kingdom and United States, insurers need to strengthen their risk cultures. So says a report issued by global professional services firm Towers Watson, which recently measured the temperature of more than 80 delegates from a wide range of insurance companies.

Republicans are strongly considering using a rare procedural move to prevent President Obama from installing Elizabeth Warren as CFPB director.

Penn Mutual’s third annual "Worth for Women Survey" put a dollar value on the work they do outside of their jobs; find men overvalue their actual contributions.

IT consultant to assist companies in Australia and New Zealand with OneShield Dragon implementations.

Web-based system to enable streamlining of billing and collection processes.

Berkshire Hathaway, AIG and UnitedHealth rank the highest on this year's list.

Financial and political hurdles continue to dog policymakers and serve to create a stalemate that will affect the program’s fate.

Portal to allow quick execution of key business transactions, minimizing cost of distributing new and existing products.