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For the fifth consecutive year, INN is pleased to recognize and congratulate 10 of the insurance industry's most extraordinary female leaders.

LIMRA survey says that 30% of U.S. households have no life insurance whatsoever.

The first half of 2010 showed stabilization of capital and earnings for European insurers, but conditions remain challenging.

Long known for its resilience, especially through the recent financial crisis, the reinsurance industry is about to experience a new competitive landscape that will lead to pressure on earnings, notes international rating firm Fitch Inc.

Data center managers need to review strategies to prioritize operations and minimize disruptions.

Reinsurance Association of America says the P&C reinsurers it studied wrote $12.3 billion of net premiums during the first half of 2010, down slightly from last year.

Beacon Research report finds total sales of fixed annuities rose to $19.4 billion.

New paper from Deloitte assesses risk management issues surrounding the use of social media technologies.

Path still uncertain, says FEMA, insured losses still a guess.

Agencies react to HealthSpring’s acquisition plan; S&P affirms negative outlook of Markel Corp., revises view of UnitedHealth; Fitch affirms Humana.

As part of its plan, the insurer hired Denise Diana as VP, retirement plans mid-market.

Social media continues to be a topic of conversation among insurance executives even though studies have indicated the insurance industry has been slow to accept and adopt the technologies. Moreover, results from a June survey show that even among insurance producers who have adopted social media a majority does not believe it is helping them to generate leads.

Latest Fortran Builder release includes more features from Fortran 2003 and an improved random number generator.

New report from Novarica analyzes top technology initiatives for specialty carriers.

Despite much of the doom and gloom being reported about the insurance industry lately, what with AIG and its ongoing trails and tribulations regularly splashed across headlines everywhere, the industry can hold its head high today after a number of its businesses were named to Inc. magazine's Fastest Growing Companies.

Policy admin solution provider ranked No. 1984 on the magazine’s fourth annual Inc. 5000 list.

Leading property/casualty insurers use CDC data when messaging the importance of safe driving to their policyholders; and insurance aggregators such as Insureme.com deliver the CDC message of safe driving in their promotional campaigns.

CSC report examines the biggest pain points for providers and hospitals.

A hallmark of the financial reform law, President Obama's delay in naming the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's director could hurt its ability to get off the ground.

How do increased automation and the advent of “swarms” fit in an industry that seriously values its personal interactions and relationships?

FM Global report reveals why certain people and organizations shrug off threats, risk.

The insurer’s “On the Move” Android widget automatically responds to texters; lets them know the driver is busy.

Fitch Ratings says poor underwriting results offset improvement in investment income for first half of 2010.

CellControl and IronBridge Partners team to deliver actuarially supported premium discount programs to parties using CellControl’s distracted-while-driving solutions.

Department interaction the top challenge in Deloitte query of 1,900 business and technology execs.

Ruling on the 17-year-old case orders Munich Re America Inc. and Excess Casualty Reinsurance Association insurance pool to pay Travelers $202.5 million and $59.8 million, respectively.

An additional 50,000 health care IT workers will be needed in the next five years, according to CSC study.

Employers, employees shouldering greater cost burden for COBRA contributions and health insurance, respectfully, survey finds.

U.S.-based Chubb was among several international firms recognized for achievements and best practices in the financial and business worlds.

After the SEC requested specific information, AIG disclosed the reasons behind its CEO’s $3.5 million performance-linked bonus.

On fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, group urges Congress to adopt Homeowners Defense Act.

While a handful of insurers already have begun to offer mobile deposit, those not yet in the game may want to watch how banks first leverage the technology.

As the IASB prepares new accounting rules for insurance, GNAIE urges retention of existing standard.

The insurer lost data containing customers’ identity, bank account and credit card information and details of their insured assets.

Perhaps the answer is to take user-empowered networking and secure it with user empowerment.

Despite slumping revenues, rating agency has favorable view of sector.

Moody’s affirms AEGON N.V.’s debt ratings and A.M. Best assigns rating to MetLife’s issuance of $3 billion in senior unsecured debt.

Major European insurance CFOs request more balanced capital rules.

Senate Banking chair discusses highs and lows of fight to revamp system.

ILS indices realized 13% annual investment return thanks to mark-to-market gains across all perils, says Aon Benfield Securities report.

While the health plans experienced net income improve slightly, their underwriting earnings declined by 40.7% in 2009, according to an A.M. Best report.

The resource center features a slideshow presentation, a quiz to assess knowledge and expectations about disability insurance and other tools to help medical professionals.

Academics and security vendors say they uncovered Windows vulnerabilities months ago; what did Microsoft know?

The payment represents the single largest cash payment AIG has made to the credit facility, and is the largest reduction in the credit facility's principal balance since AIG placed AIA and ALICO into Special Purpose Vehicles last December.

Meadowbrook was listed as "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" in Metropolitan Detroit for the sixth consecutive year.

Guidewire says ClaimCenter will improve accuracy, enhance consistency and lower claims handling costs for the Australian insurer.

Study says workers continuing to enroll despite high price tag.

Premiums volume grows, but underwriting profitability dips in second quarter.

A new study says the risk from tropical storms threatens economic development in the Caribbean.

New drives are smaller than a postage stamp with no moving parts.

Rash of dog bites cost insurers $412 million in 2009; bite claims up 30% from 2003 to 2009.