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The rise of ubiquitous and mobile computing is creating a range of new innovations, limited only by imaginations.
February 10
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As Mubarak's regime teeters, there are plenty of risk management considerations for insurers.
February 10 -
Fastest growth rate in three years; hardware spending on storage, mobile devices and network equipment led the drive, says IDC.
February 10 -
Federal panel laments doing little to affect the way corporate America pays its top talent.
February 10 -
Carriers making the best use of new technologies are getting their due at the 2011 Celent Model Insurer Awards in New York.
February 10 -
Total annuity sales have grown 24% since they hit a low in January 2010.
February 10 -
A new report from New-York-based Novarica offers a framework for insurers to use when making decisions about one of the most important arms of its distribution channel: the agent portal. The report, based on interviews with benchmark companies and vendor activities in the area of agent portal software, points to some clearly emerging trends:
February 10 -
What do customers want? Whether an insurance carrier is selling direct to consumer or though a multi-layered distribution network, the customer presents an ongoing challenge. Insurance marketers are often trying to hit a moving target as they evaluate the secret sauce to customer engagement.
February 9 -
The cyber barbarians are at insurers gatesis your data secure?
February 9 -
In a joint letter, trade associations ask Financial Stability Oversight Council to delay rulemaking.
February 9 -
American International Group Inc. announced today that it plans to raise the loss reserves for its Chartis property/casualty business.
February 9 -
Gartner suggests open source adoption offers companies a competitive advantage; formal policy is key.
February 9 -
Willis Global is intended to bring together Willis' entire array of specialist expertise for the benefit of its clients.
February 8 -
Even robots can make mistakes, but when a human life is involved, who takes the blame?
February 8
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The Phoenix Cos., Genworths U.S. life insurance companies and AXA and Aviva all receive updates
February 8 -
A new report lists the hottest insurers based on yesterday's trading activity.
February 8 -
New survey reveals that insurers are making headway modernizing their legacy systems.
February 8 -
Web-based tool to enable leading managing general agent to replace legacy system.
February 8 -
SunGard's social media surveillance system is designed to monitor and archive content posted to social networking websites.
February 8 -
AIR Worldwide estimates that last week's blizzard racked up between $790M - $1.4B in insured losses.
February 7 -
Insurers may want to keep an eye on how banks deal with IT needs in the face of still-lagging profits.
February 7 -
The United States experienced a net gain of 11,800 IT-related jobs in January, according to employment statistics released last week by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The gain, which represents all sectors, plays out to eight straight months of positive job growth in IT labor segments.
February 7 -
S&P projects combined ratio of 102.2% for the U.S. property/casualty industry in 2011.
February 7 -
Business intelligence, analytics and reporting firm to enable carriers and agencies to monitor all aspects of their businesses.
February 7 -
GreenRoad to offer program to Zurichs insurance customers seeking ways to minimize costs, reduce crashes.
February 7 -
SEC ordered payment for concealing a significant computer code error in the quantitative investment model it uses to manage client assets.
February 7 -
IT investments lagging American, UK counterparts as cost cutting takes precedence.
February 4 -
Tech vendor's shares fell more than 3% in after-hours trading Thursday after it reported earnings that missed analysts' estimates.
February 4 -
IDC report shows 2015 market spending at up to $2.5B, with businesses straddling hybrid clouds.
February 4 -
State exchanges are receiving funding support to launch, but must find a way to be self-sustaining afterward.
February 4 -
Sun Life and Swiss Re among insurers recognized for being most proactive in managing environmental, social and governance issues.
February 4 -
The provider of property/casualty and reinsurance products funded the transaction with cash on hand
February 4 -
Data to provide detailed information on building history, enable improved risk assessment.
February 3 -
Ravello to offer policy administration, billing and claims management systems.
February 3 -
Insurers and others who trust sensitive information to wireless transmissions are putting themselves at grave risk.
February 3 -
Todays CIO should be less a technologist, and more a business person who creates advantages and differentiators using technology
February 3
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Report shows 2015 market spending at up to $2.5B, with businesses straddling hybrid clouds.
February 3 -
Celent forecasts outlay of $363 billion by financial services institutions across the globe.
February 3 -
Analyst firm profiles and ranks core claims solutions; names award winners.
February 3 -
Aflac, Chubb, Cigna, The Hartford and Travelers all released their year-end numbers.
February 3 -
North American property & casualty insurance carriers currently utilizing predictive modeling continue to see positive ongoing improvements in bottom-line results, according to findings from Chicago-based global professional services company Towers Watson's second annual predictive modeling survey. The conclusions are underscored by the fact that predictive modeling continues to gain momentum among insurers, with most carriers either expanding current implementations or planning new or additional predictive modeling applications, notes the firm.
February 3 -
Googles Android may have become the worlds leading smartphone platform, but many U.S. insurers are taking a wait-and-see approach to adoption.
February 2 -
Trade associations express concern that they are being denied due process as debate over standards moves forward.
February 2 -
New Mitchell trends report analyzes paint refinish data, details collision loss metrics in 2010.
February 2 -
CEO Benmosche announces that AIG intends to upgrade technology used by its Advisors Group; hopes efforts will attract new advisers.
February 2 -
The first step for many claims investigators now is to scour social networking sites for information.
February 2
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Many financial services firms are finding ways to leverage the sales potential of the iPad.
February 2 -
Tracking cell phone and other device locations may aid in fighting crime, but it could also violate privacy and hamper efforts to track vehicles for insurance purposes.
February 1 -
Citing the insurance mandate under question, judge compares the law to forcing Americans to buy clothes or food.
February 1 -
Brokers leery of additional costs as SEC recommends creation of a common fiduciary standard.
February 1 -
FINRA President and CEO Rick Ketchum offers his opinions on two recent SEC studies, the future of regulation.
February 1 -
Insurers may be interested to learn how banks are getting customers to "like" them on Facebook.
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