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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.

Highmark announces use of Agiliance RiskVision and the Health Information Trust Alliance’s Common Security Framework.

Market share stats on top property/casualty, life/fraternal carriers’ direct written premium now online.

Lepus says 87% of firms are looking to exploit data consistency to support data hungry risk management processes.

Technology ease of use is critical to P&C agents’ success, yet there is a gap between what agents want and what carriers currently offer, notes a new report.

Craig Beattie and Karen Monks join Celent as insurance analysts.

Insurers wait as lawmakers hem and haw over where to house a consumer protection division.

The managing agency will use the DecisionMaker Rating Enterprise for rate comparison.

Sen. Bunning’s blockage also increases uncertainty around a COBRA extension.

After quakes in Haiti and Chile, institute calls for stricter building codes in the United States.

Fitch and Moody’s react to AIG’s fourth quarter results, and A.M. Best affirms Tokio Marine Pacific Insurance’s ratings.

A Lloyd's of London syndicate follows CUNA Mutual in trying to escape liability in a massive mortgage fraud case.

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Ohio National signs contract to support two CSC software programs, and Sunshine State extends BPO agreement.

Surveyed advisers expect annuities and life insurance to help them achieve portfolio growth in 2010.

AIG intends to use cash portions of the sale to repay Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Association says proposals to allow insurers to operate across state lines would harm consumers.

While the embattled insurer is in the red for the first time in two quarters, it's a far cry from the $61.7 billion loss posted this time last year.

MetLife tops the organization's list in the overall annuity sales category.

The federal government seems keen on developing commercial space flight technologies, but how do we insure those who go where very few men have gone before?

Health insurers say legislation is misguided and does not address underlying problems.

New research finds that consumers are only doing marginally better than after the crisis, and that men and women have vastly different strategies on how to recover and plan for their future.

Legislation would create powerful new regulator.

Senate Majority Leader Reid reported to be pushing benefits extension.