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Fitch Ratings expects that revenue and earnings growth for U.S. insurance brokers—specifically Aon, Marsh & McLennan Companies and Willis Group—in 2013 will remain relatively stable.

Tony Mercurio has served as CEO of Vanliner since 1997.

Gudvangen will be responsible for managing policyholder service delivery, including policyholder benefits and claims. She will also oversee administration of the closed block of business, and will lead the development of a new team focused on operations actuarial and tax. Gudvangen will report to the SVP of Enterprise Operations, Jasmine Jirele.

Insurer anticipates using OnBase throughout the enterprise to connect information in policy management, billing and claims systems.

In November 2012, the overall composite rate for insuring commercial accounts in the United States was up 5 percent as compared to November 2011, according to MarketScout’s Commercial and Personal Lines Market Barometers.

Attorneys General around the country receive notices from the insurer this morning about social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and other personal information of its customers being compromised.

UBI and insurance telematics are touted for their ability to save premium dollars, but wider adoption could also save lives and slow global climate change.

Mobile capabilities enhanced as well as industry-specific updates, which are designed to accommodate companies under regulatory pressure.

Detica NetReveal’s analytics solution brought in to protect insurer from skyrocketing questionable claims in the P&C sector.

Continuing its strategy for expansion, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh Inc., today announced the acquisition of Brower Insurance Agency, one of the largest independent agencies in Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.