Insurance

Study shows data needs better protection; insurers require more training and IT participation when evaluating cloud computing.

The economic downturn has not altered the level of retirement planning, a new report finds.

Expert says one of the most common misconceptions is the belief that cloud computing is a cheaper technology to be implemented and deployed.

The most talked-about provisions of both the House and Senate bills would give regulators powers they already have and, so far, have largely ignored.

Association says flexible approach suggested by European regulators augurs well for U.S. insurers.

Gartner lists technologies that will challenge business processes, support new business models and drive revenue growth.

Two senators warn of impending disaster, but some seem to think the threat is overblown.

Insurer announces three-pronged organizational structure to target small and medium-sized business.

Imperva’s PartnerSphere received 5-Star recognition in Everything Channel’s 2010 Partner Program Guide.

Zurich’s free Web-based program is designed to help companies recognize emerging business risks, and provide recommendations for strategic solutions.

The company will host a worldwide discussion with participants from across the globe joining in on Blackberrys and iPhones.

Verizon and IBM have expanded their relationship to deliver Managed Data Vault—a new private cloud service.

IASB chief says 2011 completion goal is within reach.

It’s no surprise that customers don’t relate well to the machinations of our customer-facing software.

Poll finds more interest than action among nation’s small businesses, but ample opportunity for insurers to serve this market.

Unified communications is the integration of various communication media with business process management and workflow.

My husband travels internationally for his job. Several years ago, he visited a bearing manufacturing plant in Thailand. As my husband entered the building, he noticed a teen-aged boy sitting just outside the plant's front door. The boy, said the plant foreman, was already employed by the plant, and was waiting for a spot inside. All the workers inside the plant also knew there was a boy waiting; chosen to replace the unlucky worker who would not perform to the foreman's standards.

A data-centric approach to the claims process can deliver significant savings in payouts for property/casualty insurers.

If they take into account underlying business challenges and the needs of staff, carriers can leverage a bevy of new technologies to manage claims more efficiently and more effectively.

Insurers and agents alike are finding the “show me the money” approach needs to be enhanced with elements that ensure time-tested, mutually beneficial relationships that foster growth for both parties.