Insurance

USAA received the highest online policyholder security rating based on a new report from Corporate Insight, titled “Login Security: Keeping Policyholder Information Safe.” Amica received marks just short of USAA’s while Progressive was cited just behind Amica. Best practices offered by the research firm were for insurers to offer login access throughout the company website, provide additional security options, provide easily accessible security information and provide users with the option to set security questions.

The drive for greater IT efficiency is delivering green data centers as a byproduct.

In the insurance industry, online purchase decisions made via mobile devices are increasing at an incredible rate. In this short video, mobile expert Bill Loller reviews the essentials to optimize your online user experience for the small screen. Viewers will also learn how an understanding of your policyholders' mobile experience will impact the bottom line.

Kaiser Foundation, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and several other health insurers receive recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

Two local middle market underwriters named to new XL office.

Griffith Insurance Education Foundation recognized Jeffrey Harrold for his commitment to education.

New IT AVP Jeffrey Trees will help develop the company's enterprise systems; two other executive appointments also announced.

Former Minnesota governor quits Romney campaign to represent some of the biggest financial institutions in the world, including Allstate and State Farm.

Towers Watson survey of claims officers finds reassessment of best practices necessary for enhancing claims performance.

Leap System becomes an independent affiliate of the mutual life insurer.

Annuities have garnered strong support in 2012 compared to responses from the same survey a year ago.

Amidst the security headaches, the technology that comes along with BYOD holds new possibilities for insurers.

Celent report finds annuity writers that defer core systems updates risk alienating third-party distributors.

Evolving regulatory initiatives force insurers to focus on understanding and articulating their risks.

Ashley, Cassidy and Henderson take on new roles at ACE Tempest Re Bermuda.

Insurer expects the new commercial lines system to streamline operations, enhance workflow and provide agents with a greater ease of doing business.

Version 2.1 designed to simplify e-application business fulfillment, processing.

EVP and COO Alain Karaoglan's duties now include IT, as well as brand marketing and the core investment management business.

While generations differ on when and why to make the purchase, life insurance is increasingly being added to financial plans.

From NAMIC, Pete Dailey of AIR Worldwide explains what scientists know about climate change and helps insurers address the uncertainty about what climate change could bring.