Digital Platforms

The latest version of Authority Suite includes support of ISO products and a new interface.

Risk management is only the first of many apps and functions that can be delivered via cloud-based services to insurers.

Survey results show some producers are using social media, but say it’s not generating new business.

Despite the advantage, observers says there is little room for lawmakers to maneuver.

Linking key performance indicators to business objectives is just the first step, according to a new Aberdeen Group study.

In letter to legislators, group decries fallout from short-term extensions.

Survey statistics show P&C carriers still struggle to create new bill plans and provide one bill for multiple policies, thereby impacting customer service.

Congressional Oversight Panel says federal rescue had “poisonous effect” on the marketplace.

Numerous senators get behind an amendment to extend COBRA premium assistance through November 30.

Survey shows end users are restricted by budgets in eliminating data loss through a disaster recovery strategy.

The merits of Aflac’s social media initiative were one of several topics debated today by a panel of industry experts.

WebWriter Enterprise is a fully integrated, browser-based P&C policy administration suite.

Dept. of Health and Human Services is making $1 million to each state to create and strengthen their health insurance rate review processes.

Moody’s and S&P affirm AIG’s ratings after calling off the AIA deal, but keep Prudential on CreditWatch, State Auto lowered by S&P, A.M. Best upgrades Travelers outlook.

In both sports and business, certain characteristics define winners.

In advance of the upcoming reg reform conference, lawmakers stake out positions on issues, and hint at potential compromises.

The economy still stinks, but the IASA Educational Conference and Business Show came up smelling like a rose.

Heading into hurricane season, new report questions final strength of the sector.

Total insurance income at bank holding companies increased 38.5% in 2009.

As larger economy struggles to regain positive footing, soft market likely to persist.

The browser-based claims program iVOS, and risk management information system RiskConsole, were created to leverage Aon’s claims process when used together.

Ratings agency views the consideration of emerging risks as vital because of the broad-based, risk-accepting nature of property/casualty insurers.

Task force is set to develop study recommendations by midsummer.

New study reveals cost to carriers if customers dissatisfied with Web channel experience.

At IASA keynote address, author says businesses need to develop better analytic tools.

Analysts answers FAQs about how the final regulatory reform bill will shake out.

WebWriter Marine is designed to automate the underwriting and ratings process for marine business.

New survey reveals that auto insurance customers can be enticed to switch coverage.

Southern Pioneer will use ISCS' SurePower Innovation Policy Administration to enforce company policy consistency across all lines of business.

New report predicts a hardening market for property and liability coverage due to Gulf spill.

As insurers ponder possible apps and tools for mobile devices, they should note that payments firms are gravitating to Google's Android.

Insurers approve as FASB and IASB; tell G20 that they are modifying strategy, but still aiming for June 2011 completion date.

S&P issued a report revealing that U.S. P&C insurance industry will struggle to sustain its historical operating profitability.

Four recommendations to divide the responsibilities when introducing a data governance model in a company where a strong system owner culture exists.

Strategic partnership will target insurers by pairing BPM with core system offerings.

New Celent report dissects the value of having an IT vision.

Insurance giant says states may face “terrible” financial distress in the next 5 to 10 years that could lead to more federal bailouts.

Industry awaits Congressional action on funding flood program, as storms slam Central America.

A.M. Best affirms The Hanover, Moody’s affirms Lincoln National Corp.’s debt ratings and Fitch Ratings maintains Prudential Plc’s long-term issuer default rating.

BookSmart, Sword AgencyPort’s book rolling and risk analysis software, will be introduced first to the commercial auto industry.

Mutual of Omaha could soon be the most visible insurer in the banking world.

Life insurer shareholders balking at price tab of proposed acquisition of AIG Asian operations.

However, LIMRA warns that the industry won’t return to 2008’s sales figures until 2013.

As subsidies expire, House removes health insurance spending to ease passage of broader bill.

Insurers are simplifying variable annuities to reduce risk and cut costs, but most investors still want living benefits.

Exhibitors acknowledge improvements, but daunting challenges remain.

Observers say the assignment for financial agencies is unprecedented and, eclipses past government overhauls, such as Sarbanes-Oxley.

We all know the power of ratings and reviews. Many cinephiles base their weekend viewing on what critics favor at a given moment, as do music aficionados when browsing through the latest releases. But nowadays, you don't need to be a well-respected reviewer or influential blogger to influence people's decisions. The advent of social media is enabling everyone to wax poetic, or raise or lower their thumb in judgment of anything they choose. Facebook last month even made it possible for members to "like" items on a wide variety of partner sites, furthering both the rating phenomenon as well as its own reach. So, how does this new trend help an insurer looking to improve interactions with its customers or boost sales?

In wake of the economic crisis, financial risk managers will need to rely on process and technology innovation, as well as a dose of introspection.

Recent deals for technology software and services.

Accenture survey finds that insurers plan to spend an average of $84 million to improve multi-channel strategies.

As lawmakers head into the Memorial Day recess, they are leaving behind some unfinished business. The latest extension of the beleaguered National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is due to expire on 12:01 am, June 1.