Insurance

Key considerations for building a truly social business, on the inside and outside.

During a session at HIMSS12, Kaiser Permanente SVP and CIO Phil Fasano said that with $4 billion spent thus far on the project, the gravity of the undertaking is evident.

The presence of the U.S. conglomerate in the Thai market was confirmed by several sources in the insurance industry, including one who said Berkshire began doing business in the country in late December.

Could Google's Android glasses push the limits of innovation in the insurance industry?

According to a new research report, carriers are willing to invest in some of the underwriting technologies and processes necessary to meet financial performance goals.

USI Insurance Services expects the acquisition of The Pinnacle Group to produce approximately $3.3 million in annual revenues.

Speaking at the HIMSS12 Conference in Las Vegas, Aetna CEO, Chairman and President Mark Bertolini, said a reckoning for the traditional health insurance model is at hand.

Demographic shifts and technology demands are creating an increasingly amorphous consumer.

A convergence of tech forces are creating a “new norm” for insurance companies.

Jasmine Jirele will be responsible for leading Allianz's operational and service processes, including new business, in-force, operations controls, contact center and related supporting functions.

Despite challenges related to regulations and economic conditions, a continued trend of low utilization contributed to strong 2011 operating results, according to A.M. Best.

Eligible for policies sold through The Hartford, Guard Insurance Group and Travelers, solution designed to simplify administrative process for business owners.

LIMRA survey of 53 life insurers finds vast majority currently engaged in mobile activity directed at producers.

Under new structure, United States is split into seven regions.

Annuity administration ITO contract worth $25 million extended; virtualized environment to increase flexibility, generate savings.

CNA, Marsh & McLennan and Montpelier Re also among those to release 2011 figures in the past week.

Annuity Sales: The Good and Bad News

Insurers see new opportunities, but challenges remain in telematics, GPS strategies.

The number of life producers using mobile devices doubled from 2008 to 2010, making mobile tech an imperative if the carrier seeks a competitive advantage, says LIMRA.

Hedge fund manager John Paulson demands that The Hartford Financial Services Group break into two companies; insurer evaluating strategy.