Digital Platforms

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.

With the unstated goal of reducing health care costs in the future, the U.S. government put forth proposed changes today to the way it works with companies to fight new disease threats.

New report says insurers need to make accommodations for social media on business and IT roadmaps.

The point-of-sale solution is an end-to-end platform with complete order entry designed to ensure suitability and compliance throughout the application process.

Organizations have indicated an intention to give priority to security budgets despite current economic downturn, Gartner says.

NAIC Summer National Meeting addresses solvency, retained asset accounts, credit scoring and medical loss ratio.

Certain life insurance agents and broker-dealer firms could face increased legal liability depending on how the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission rules on the fiduciary standard pertaining to the sale of investment products.

Insurers may want to take note of the many advanced features PayPal offers its customers on their mobile devices.

A number of insurers have begun to release their financial results for Q2

Through the merger, Frost Specialty’s President Robert Frost will become one of Integro’s managing principals.

LIMRA says annuities sales were dragged down by poor fixed annuity sales in Q2.

A pair of Mississippi underwriting associations will administer policies through ISCS' SurePower Suite.

States will receive $46 million in federal funds for use in providing rate reviews and approvals for rate increases.

S&P removes Prudential PLC ratings from CreditWatch; Fitch affirms AIG’s issuer default rating.

Report says Chinese consortium may acquire 30% stake in AIA unit ahead of its IPO.

Law would require businesses and non-profits to notify those affected within 60 days, and offer credit and identity theft protection services.

Jackson National and New York Life have had a good year for sales so far, according to their semi-annual sales figures.

Observers say that even though Basel III is quickly coming together, uncertainty in the market about its final conditions is helping reduce available credit.