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Federal Trust Corp. is relying on The Hartfords’ TARP approval in order to complete its sale to the insurer by Friday.

While a favorable loss-reserve development is on the horizon for the P&C industry, A.M. Best predicts the life/health insurers' ratings spiraling.

Survey results from 3,200 agency staff members show that more than half of agency management systems use real-time tools for inquiries or personal lines endorsements.

An organization representing insurers asks the SEC for more inclusiveness and accountability in formulation of new rules.

Legislation expands health care coverage to children.

Proposed transactions involving two insurance software vendors were the largest deals of the year, reports Berkery Noyes.

The partnership will give National Unit access to a special investigations unit with a national scope.

The insurer of 125 Catholic dioceses will use the vendor’s STG Billing and Accounts Receivable system.

Proposals within the economic stimulus bill to expand HIPAA privacy rule provisions would have unintended consequences that could impede progress in using health information technology, according to Karen Ignagni, president and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans in Washington.

Finding new employment is not a 2009 priority for many, but technology companies are still ripe with employment opportunities.

Insurer maintains the loan losses incurred by credit union were not covered under policy.

Insurer declines state’s offer, as it readies to leave Florida P&C market.

Despite news reports to the contrary, insurers are not facing disruptions in IT projects in the pipeline; instead, they are maintaining a steady course. INN reports from Celent’s annual CIO roundtable event.

A transitional, if not transformational, environment is afoot for the U.S. P&C industry in 2009, says Ernst & Young, but before carriers take steps forward, concerns must be dispatched.

While the cat bond market proved its resilience as the market absorbed the impact of concurrent financial and property catastrophes, notes a Guy Carpenter briefing, disciplined risk is called for in 2009.

The growing legal costs of an antitrust case are spiraling for both the chip maker and its insurer, American Guarantee, as the companies countersue other over defense cost payments.

The wholesale implementation of fair value accounting standards may lead to “toxic” label for performing assets, association says.

Designed to protect vehicle owners and stakeholders, the system will give law enforcement, state administrators and consumers access to vehicle information and histories.

Nationwide's structure for finance process and policy

In court documents, AIG says Starr International Co. has been using the stock to fund capital acquisitions, establish a charitable foundation and enter into insurance businesses in competition with AIG.

Watson Wyatt says international acquisitions can be the key to kick-starting growth in this recession.

A new initiative, Project SwipeIT, seeks to standardize machine-readable health insurance identification cards.

The new month brings speculation that the embattled outsourcer may have regained its customers’ confidence.

IDC reports Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) fits tactical needs of businesses; sales now projected to increase due to the economic slump.

The new form provides open perils coverage for agricultural, construction and other kinds of mobile equipment.

IBM will provide Grupo, one of the largest insurance companies in Mexico, with infrastructure and application outsourcing services.

Red Herring recognized Guidewire’s financial performance, innovation, management, global strategy and ecosystem integration.

Provisions in bill mandate health care coverage for retirees and push electronic health records.

Legislation will mandate health care coverage to low-income children.

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More than just a technology, enterprise content management is a business strategy to successfully drive insurers into the future.

A new system aims to coordinate state efforts to stymie fraudulent title applications for motor vehicles.

After public hearing, commissioners vote down plans to relax capital and surplus requirements.

Insurer needs regulatory ruling from thrift supervisor in order to tap TARP funds.

At a time in our business cycle when encouraging results seem elusive, Celent, with its model carrier program, has succeeded in focusing on the positive.

Catastrophe and investment losses take a big toll on the balance sheet.

The analyst's annual awards spotlight insurers that make the most effective use of technology.

As the association holds public hearing to discuss changes to its solvency framework, while critics contend the issue has already been decided.

Consumers are in need of guidance and engagement, and they don’t see these coming from insurers, according to a recent study.

A new study from Celent reveals a lingering reluctance among agencies to embrace carrier technology initiatives.

The asset management firm advises that adapting decision models is of paramount importance during this economic crisis.

Competitor calls for transparency and universal standards of accountability among service providers.

A key feature includes full-service, comprehensive enrollment support from a dedicated staff to manage all aspects of enrollment.

A panel of insurers will help drive the direction of iPartners' insurance business analytics solution.

Prior to last week’s passage of the economic stimulus package that included funds to ramp up health care IT nationwide, individual states had embraced it as a means of reducing medical errors and improving health care quality.

Christian Milton, a former VP of reinsurance at AIG, was convicted last year of conspiracy, securities fraud, mail fraud and making false statements to the SEC.

The National Research Council examined the factors that affect flood map accuracy and assessed the costs and benefits of producing more accurate maps.

Association frames the debate over regulatory reform in a letter to President Obama.

The association hires two Capitol Hill veterans to lobby lawmakers.

The Dutch financial conglomerate announced preliminary fourth quarter results and a goal to cut operating expenses by 1 billion euros in 2009, which includes cutting up to 7,000 jobs.

Thunderhead says it will provide the health insurer with the ability to integrate with multiple databases and enterprise content management solutions, without being locked into one system.

The SC BlueStore takes the direct-to-consumer approach to new levels, with face-to-face customer service, a wellness station and the ability for walk-ins to purchase insurance.