Insurance

The insurer expects in 2010 to expand its benefits by offering online, real-time, face-to-face consultations with physicians.

Banking Committee likely to move left to bolster voter support.

Net income of $232.5 million in Q109 compares with $239.4 million in the same period in 2008.

When developing a multichannel distribution strategy, focusing on agent commission, lead generation distribution and communication can help prevent an agent revolt.

American Freedom, MEMIC Indemnity, American Independent Network Insurance of New York, Central States Indemnity of Omaha, West Bend Mutual, Lyndon Property Insurance and Columbia Insurance Group see ratings changes from A.M. Best.

Ernst & Young estimates the global Takaful market could expand to $7.7 billion by the end of 2012.

The CORE initiative seeks to build industry consensus on the tightening of the HIPAA standards to streamline health care financial/administrative transactions.

The life insurer’s chairman, president and CEO says the company is confident that its has the financial strength to continue to succeed now, and over the long-term.

A new report from Guy Carpenter & Co. finds the consensus estimate for total cat bond issuance activity in 2009 stands at $3 billion, dependent on market conditions.

Service-oriented architectures, much like the setup of a mutual insurance company, should be owned by the entire organization, with every department playing its part.

Vulnerability of U.S. infrastructure could mean disaster.

The insurer's shares dropped in trading Monday following last week's announcement that it won't be allowed to receive Tarp funds after failing to meet a deadline to become a bank holding company.

Despite economic turmoil, rating agencies issue stable outlook for insurers, citing an expectation of good earnings this year.

Company says legislation an improvement on past optional federal charter proposals.

With Satyam, Tech Mahindra will become the fourth-largest IT firm in India.

Guy Carpenter expects the reinsurance acquisition to strengthen and diversify its position in North America.

Tim McAuliffe will develop and manage Ironshore’s U.S. Specialty Casualty unit.

Pointing to economic-driven necessities, the insurer has gone into production with SAP ERP financials, claims next.

A new survey from Aon Consulting reveals that nearly 60% of employers surveyed expect their overall health care costs to rise because of the COBRA subsidy.

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