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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.

Representatives of Nationwide, Erie Insurance Group, XL Reinsurance and MassMutual take places in Information Management’s list.

Industry applauds inclusion of amendments, but still wary of resolution funding.

A recent survey finds that ERM technology is still largely unused within the life insurance industry, but will have a broadened role in the next 12 to 24 months.

A.M. Best affirms Farmers Insurance Group, and S&P withdraws ratings on former OneBeacon subsidiaries.

Though not thrilled with some aspects of the health care reform, association says it will endeavor to make the system work.

The lack of cost containment, uncertain individual mandate raises hackles among industry groups, agents and states.

The Chinese government and Google both seek the moral high ground, but China’s record on the Web reveals hypocrisy.

Duck Creek Policy Administration and Duck Creek Billing will allow Torus Specialty Insurance to expand into other specialty and primary lines.

Industry voices objection to ONI structure, paying into resolution fund.

The Risk Index decreased by 14 basis points in Q4 2009, falling from 99.46 in Q3 2009 to 99.32.

A new Guardian Life survey sees a dramatic increase in percentage of employees who rely on the Internet to access and manage their benefits.

Verex has chosen edgeConnect software as part of a collaborative project for its client, MG.

The UK-based friendly society adopts ClaimCenter for its home and motor lines.

Jackson National Life Insurance reported that annuity sales in the bank channel increased 23.1% to $2.45 billion last year.

Evolving software ecosystem will help redefine role of IT, Peter Klein tells INN.

Path of reform legislation eased after CBO says bill will reduce the deficit.

A new study explores how far carriers can push expense reduction measures.

A new study finds customers of P&C insurers more likely to recommend their carrier to others.

Report says 60% of virtualized servers are expected to be less secure than the physical servers they replace through 2012.

Workers’ comp report includes eight years of state-by-state data based on cases reported to OSHA for the years 2000-2007, and five different outcome measures.

Expansion spurred by BPO deal with health care technology and services provider, and includes long-term plans to service insurance sector.

Asserting that the government’s funding was “temporary,” insurer is on fast track to repurchase preferred shares it issued to the U.S. Treasury.

Swiss Re study finds that insured losses were highest in North America, where they cost insurers more than $12.7 billion.

While insider fraud is down, the leading incident rate categories for insurers are personnel management, company/professional code violation, and corruption and fraud, according to a report.

With a House vote of health care legislation expected this week, President amplifies reform message.

Property/casualty insurers irked at industry’s inclusion in resolution funding.

Survey shows young adults, men and high-income earners most use social media for insurance research and communication.

Details of legislation targeting systemic risk are expected to emerge today.

The software companies have combined the use of its software programs to save New London County Mutual time and money.

New York Life last year increased sales by 14%, surpassing $1 billion in sales for the first time in its history.

At the 2010 Mitchell Property and Casualty Conference, the two companies announced a partnership to address the needs of P&C insurers in dealing with automotive injury claims.

New survey reveals industry net income tripled in 2009.

Equitable Life of Canada will use HP Exstream to manage customer care services in multiple languages.

Homeowners’ Defense Act would create a consortium of state-sponsored natural disaster funds.

A.M. Best, Fitch, Moody’s and S&P react to AIG’s recent transactions, and American Modern, Pacific Life Insurance Co., Old Mutal plc all receive affirmations.