Digital Platforms

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.

Economy, pricing and regulation discussed during IIABA panel.

Two NxTech programs will allow Glatfelter agencies to gain security and save time with policy issuance.

Taking a milder tone, HHS secretary asks for help to pass health care reform.

The idea of individuals being more responsible for their own health insurance is good, but doing it by dropping group insurance is fraught with unintended consequences.

A joint survey finds large employers are instituting health plan strategies that encourage workers to take responsibility for their own health.

One in five U.S. life insurance policies sold through direct channels, and the number of consumers who bought insurance online has doubled since 2006, says survey.

Health insurers remain the only line of business adding jobs.

Survey notes 10-year outlook includes higher demand for financial solutions, and a need for advanced technology to deliver value.

Saint Joseph's University and Olivet College both stepped up to market demands by adding risk management and insurance as fields of study.

At a time when insurers are forced to react to changing regulatory and compliance issues, data storage and retrieval is more important than ever.

Survey of CIOs finds that while IT spending will increase, it warns against optimism that it will fully rebound in 2010.

MarketScout research indicates the composite property/casualty rate was down 5% last month, but coastal property rates are on the rise.

A new, more robust version of the federal government’s intrusion detection program could be a blessing for U.S. businesses, but already the specter of invasion of privacy is being raised.

Companies are starting to shift their focus from survival to revival, according to HP surveys.

Insurer sells unit to MetLife for $15.5 billion.

Golden Bear will use the WebWriter Enterprise program to assist with policy admin, claims, billing, accounting and reassurance for its personal and commercial lines businesses.

Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the board’s launch spotlights the Women in Insurance Leadership Forum, a unique online community dedicated to the personal and professional growth of women in insurance.

The senator is calling for an independent regulator housed in the Fed, but not controlled by the central bank.

Humana and BCBS of Florida are two of three payers that support real-time adjudication.

CEOs defend rises in health insurance premiums.

Strategic Analytics’ products will be offered through Verisk’s Interthinx business unit.

Everyone agrees that something needs to be done, but crooks know they can count on government for a phlegmatic response.

AIA weighs in as legislators look to reign in risky activities of financial firms.

While the space insurance market is currently small, one expert says it's vital for sustainable commercial space activities.

ASCnet plans to relocate its HQ to Chicago by the end of 2010, and hire a permanent CEO to replace interim CEO Rick Morgan.

Survey of business leaders reveals general unease about speed of economic recovery.

The President rejects calls to “start over” on the health care legislation, instead urging Congress to approve a health-care overhaul with a simple majority.