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Lori Evangel, formerly of Aflac, will serve as executive VP and chief risk officer.

Based on 2012 financials, A.M. Best lists the largest global insurers by earned premium and total assets.

The increase for 2014 is expected to be driven in part by a rise in data analytics investments, according to the research firm

The industry is moving into new territory filled with consumer preferences, the latest and greatest mainstream technology and fresh and innovative human mind-power.

Fifteen minutes with Robert Macoviak, president of Oyer, Macoviak and Associates Insurance.

Since last year, new skills and new thinking are more urgent than ever, even as budgets and technology needs remain static.

Transaction expected to close by summer 2014.

In response to consumer confusion about deadlines related to the Affordable Care Act, insurer says it will extend the deadline and accept payment online.

Homeowner property claims also are found to be increasing in frequency, value and suspicion.

Larissa Tosch will oversee IT infrastructure and staff, as well as application systems.