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The Obama administration recently came out in favor of annuities, but so far, only a handful of large employers offer this option.

NAIC study says only 45 % of Americans feel confident making insurance decisions.

House Financial Services Committee is tentatively considering addressing flood insurance later this month.

As insurance claims mount, the NHTSA charges Toyota with failing to act in a timely manner to notify customers of acceleration problems.

After about nine months on the job, AIG's CEO says he's not yet ready to return to his retirement.

Study shows data needs better protection; insurers require more training and IT participation when evaluating cloud computing.

The economic downturn has not altered the level of retirement planning, a new report finds.

The most talked-about provisions of both the House and Senate bills would give regulators powers they already have and, so far, have largely ignored.

Association says flexible approach suggested by European regulators augurs well for U.S. insurers.

Gartner lists technologies that will challenge business processes, support new business models and drive revenue growth.

Two senators warn of impending disaster, but some seem to think the threat is overblown.

Insurer announces three-pronged organizational structure to target small and medium-sized business.

Imperva’s PartnerSphere received 5-Star recognition in Everything Channel’s 2010 Partner Program Guide.

Zurich’s free Web-based program is designed to help companies recognize emerging business risks, and provide recommendations for strategic solutions.

The company will host a worldwide discussion with participants from across the globe joining in on Blackberrys and iPhones.

IASB chief says 2011 completion goal is within reach.

Poll finds more interest than action among nation’s small businesses, but ample opportunity for insurers to serve this market.

Looking to clean up its balance sheet, insurer repurchases shares from Treasury department.

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The Hartford plans to boost life insurance sales by building relationships with independent financial advisers, as opposed banks.

A New York judge dismissed a shareholder lawsuit alleging AIG execs ignored “Red Flags.”

Report highlights data integration pitfalls as backdrop to achieving objectives.

In the automated underwriting market for life insurance, reinsurers lead the way in its use, but big IT vendors are not far behind, notes new report.

Recent survey results also find carriers using technology to retain the knowledge of retiring underwriters.

A study by OCI finds that while employers think layoffs will save them money down the line, instead, the number of high-risk and workers’ comp claims often tends to rise.

A.M. Best takes action on Nationwide, affirms Highmark, while Fitch affirms Allstate.

As a trillion-dollar industry managed by political cronies and policed by the IRS, government-run health care is a series of problems waiting to happen.

The CLASS Act provision in last week’s reform bill calls for a program where workers pay a monthly premium and receive daily benefits should they require LTC services.

The sale of part of its asset management group to Pacific Century is the insurer's third deal this month.

RMS partners with Asian Capital Reinsurance to expand catastrophe solution services to the Asian market.

Programs lapse as the Senate fails to pass temporary extension legislation due to infighting.

New model rule will add additional consumer protections to how insurers market annuities.

Unveiling a customer acquisition solution, Pegasystems addresses the technology needs of health insurers that need to meet growth driven by health care reform.

The solution delivers marketing and advanced selling advantages to a mobile sales force.

Provider now covers regulatory and liability claims arising from the theft, loss or accidental transmission of patient or financial info, and data recovery costs.

New research finds insurers also are missing out by not consistently responding to sales-related e-mails, or cross-selling on the phone.

Two Senate Republicans said they now consider the bill unstoppable, and predicted it would win at some GOP support.

Moody’s assigns rating to Hartford’s new senior notes, and Fitch affirms Kaiser Permanente Insurance Co.’s ratings.

Broker announces new corporate policy following lifting of ban on controversial practice.

Violation of reconciliation rules forces another vote.

The insurer was cited after losing backup data tape containing personal financial information on 46,000 British clients.

Enhancements target portfolio risk management.

Saying he’s committed to following the formula set in 2009, Feinberg claims execs are not abandoning their positions due to Fed cuts.

State superintendent committed to thwarting crime, claiming it drives up insurance costs for “honest New Yorkers.”

Legislation being considered today by the House Committee on Regulatory Reform in Lansing, Michigan that would allow motorcyclists to ride without a helmet on the state's roadways is being opposed by AAA Michigan.

Millers Mutual's agents can now inquire on specific policy, billing, claims and loss run information in real time.

A Conning study says the U.S. health insurance market is forecasted to grow approximately 7% annually from 2009 to 2011.

President highlights immediate impacts of reform legislation in signing ceremony.