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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.

Insurance Networking News and other SourceMedia editors pool their predictions for 2009 and beyond. Survival amidst extraordinary competition will determine the winners.

Insurer questions continue over India-based Satyam’s viability.

Insurers drops Wausau brand, says it will serve middle market through brokers and agents.

A new agency/carrier survey reveals overall personal lines improved, outscoring commercial lines, which is on the decline.

The economic downturn may swell the ranks of uninsured motorists.

The goal of the appropriation is to expand the use of electronic health records.

The Pennsylvania-based life insurers say the anti-competitive fears that helped sink the deal are unfounded.

The new publication will offer technology expertise across a host of vertical markets, including insurance.

KPMG survey finds deficiencies in key areas, including technology.

Forrester Research finds that while global IT purchases look grim in 2009, the insurance industry has a much better growth outlook, with P&C and health leading the charge.

In a new report, Ernst & Young says carriers need to account for a changing landscape in the year ahead.

The risk specialist says property losses from 37 catastrophes last year were the fourth-highest cost, and highest frequency in the past decade.

An industry analyst points to the U.S. insurance/reinsurance market as one of the few places where something positive might happen during 2009.

DecisionMaker Rating set to provide consolidated rating across multiple DTRIC systems.

Association creates special committee and hires Washington firm as fight over federal regulation looms.

A coalition of insurance companies file suit to block implementation of Rule 151A.

State Farm terminated its contract with the Mumbai outsourcing technology giant Satyam in the latest fallout from the fraud scandal involving the vendor’s chairman, confirmed a spokesperson for the Indian outsourcer. Reuters reports that Satyam would issue a statement later today.

With budgets essentially flat, business execs and CIOs turn to improving performance, “harvesting enterprise investments.”

Both insurers promise to fund a new database and stop using UnitedHealth’s controversial technology that, according to New York State authorities, skewed reimbursement rates.

Investment firms are dampening the cautious optimism displayed this week by insurers at the Insurance Information Institute’s 13th Annual Property/Casualty Insurance Joint Industry Forum.

A new report from TowerGroup says the financial meltdown represents unique interdependencies and negative forces that insurers must be ready to deal with when it comes to litigation.

An Insurance Information Institute forum assesses the year past and the year ahead.

Expectations of mounting regulations may well signal a boon for solutions for risk management and compliance.

Association selects former Iowa insurance commissioner Vaughan for top post.

A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that fatalities per capita among older drivers has decreased 35% since 1975, and is at its lowest level.

Consultant Watson Wyatt says risk management and reform are among life insurers’ key concerns this year.

Bill wants companies receiving bailout money to trim executive compensation.

Supporters of state regulation say the new study comes short of advocating federal charter for insurers.

A yearly report on annuities shows carriers have a way to go when it comes to leveraging cost-cutting technologies such as STP.

The content management and workflow systems provider is teaming with INSTEC and OneShield on separate projects.

The two insurers are now able to become thrift holding companies, and receive money from the government's financial rescue program.

A new report from the National Research Council found that the clinical information systems in a number of medical organizations lack comprehensive decision support.

In an effort to achieve a nationwide electronic health information network, the former American Health Information Community brings together public-private sector members.

Specialty lines carrier will use the technology to protect personally identifiable information customer information.

The commission unveils full text of ruling that reclassifies annuities as securities.