Insurance

Privately funded StoneRiver comprises insurance, flood services, pharmacy, marketing and regulatory compliance divisions.

The loss in 2008 was driven by the P&C companies’ pretax operating loss, which was partially offset by income tax recoveries, the insurer says.

In the third version of the government's bailout of the firm, the Treasury Department will convert its existing $40 billion of preferred shares into new preferred shares that more closely resemble common stock.

On the eve of releasing what may be the largest reported fourth-quarter loss in history, AIG is expected to spin off up to 20% of its P&C business in an initial public offering, say sources.

The state of health care is changing. Insurers need to change with it and develop ways to connect with health care providers.

MEDAVIE BLUE CROSS SIGNS WITH THUNDERHEAD

Hammering out a deal between carriers and vendors can be a doubled-edged sword, but done correctly, the benefits outweigh the costs.

NEW REDACTION SOLUTION

When it comes to replacing legacy claims systems, carriers have many options large and small.

NEW GENERAL LEDGER

Going paperless produces numerous benefits, but it takes time and many small steps.

The time is now for innovation, but many insurers find it very difficult to translate ideas or pilot projects into tangible results.

Carriers are moving to modern billing systems to differentiate themselves in the marketplace.

Despite challenging market conditions, forward-looking insurers should consider the merits of core system investment.

When it comes to customer service, technology can amplify a bad customer experience.

Sales methods in today's economy vary, making technology's role to customize its approach more important than ever.

NEW REAL-TIME INQUIRY

Pressures and priorities prevail upon insurer CIOs consciousness' at all times, but growing the business in this precarious economy tops the list in 2009.

Vendors, government Web sites seek to apprise consumers of options.

The beleaguered financial giant may finally have found a buyer for some of its assets.