Insurance

Fannie Mae hopes to banish banks from any involvement in the purchase of force-placed insurance under a plan to lower the cost of the product, according to a copy of a request for proposals obtained by American Banker.

In the next couple years, social projects with clear business objectives that allow for quantifiable ROI will be an unavoidable goal.

While income plunges, balance sheets remain strong due to growth in net premiums earned and increases in net premiums written.

Research reveals the best practices found for teleworking among technology- and insurance-related professions.

A recent report outlines how improving prices and environmental conditions will ease the burden of catastrophe coverage this year.

Maintaining agile operations and a strong technology framework are at the core of successful organizations.

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Study from Prudential and CFO finds majority of executives are looking to move to employee-choice models for benefits.

Insurance branch aims for quicker product launch and broader distribution channels with software purchase.

U.S. House of Representatives expected to take up legislation next week, when they return from holiday recess.

Suite designed to help organizations use customer satisfaction feedback to increase financial performance.

Consultancy provides a forum for chief risk officers to discuss trending practices and hot-button issues in risk management.

One-third of insurers currently are replacing or plan to replace their policy administration system, according to the recent Novarica Market Navigator reports, which profile 58 property/casualty and 25 life/annuity/health policy administration solutions.

Ken Fraser will also lead the company's international insurance practice and global broker network.

Program utilizes Web, phone and paper with personalized guidance for employees making multiple benefit enrollment decisions.

Demand is outweighing supply for data experts who can connect the dots behind big data usage, but where will a growing supply come from?

Executives list data initiatives as top priorities, yet rarely recognize IT as leaders in new digital business plans.

Java-based application contains tools to define custom business rules and design payment, collection and delinquency plans.

The annual Contents Claims Index (CCI) by property insurance software and service provider Enservio found that the number of jewelry items claimed grew 57 percent compared to 15 percent growth in the electronics category for the same year. The average price per piece of jewelry claimed increased by 11 percent with jewelry claims more prevalent on the West Coast of the United States.

The Chartered Insurance Operations Professional Institute honors Crawford & Company and Union Mutual of Vermont for outstanding leadership throughout the insurance industry.