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With the acquisition of the geographic risk technology company, LexisNexis picks up software to complement its data, analytics and linking capabilities.

When you look towards the future and preparing for what may come, it is clear you need to examine the next generation technologies and the people who will lead the industry. IT-oLogy Trends 2013 took on both issues and gave us all a glimpse into tomorrow.

IT’s monsters can be slain, says former CIO with Aflac and Allstate, and current Perseus CEO Michael Boyle, but it’s going to take more transparency and a different mindset.

While policy admin projects remain a top priority, twice as many large P&C carriers are investing in big data technology as last year.

Executives responding to a recent Accenture survey report shortages of talent in a number of areas, including risk business and data analytics, risk technologists and regulatory change program management.

New York is the first state to propose a comprehensive ban on force-placed insurance payments to banks.

The prospect of AIG retaliating and escalating previous skirmishes with Berkshire Hathaway has already intensified downward pressure on rates.

New survey reveals optimism that the exchange format will create an environment with the best options, regardless of which carriers are present.

P&C carrier implements policy admin software across several more lines in an attempt to improve risk selection and enable real-time pricing.

Field Kit mobile app designed for gathering video, photos and recordings, and enables offline work on a smartphone or tablet as well.

In an assessment of how distribution trends reflect an increase in online sales, A.M. Best highlights continuing market consolidation.

Jackie Bourret added as part of an effort to expand the company's commercial program underwriting practice.

Senate Banking Committee will examine the effects of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Act of 2012, which eliminated grandfather clauses that prevented premiums from rising for some properties.

Swiss Re’s global ranking highlights the threat of earthquakes and flooding to growing population centers in Asia, home to eight of the 10 most at-risk cities.

The two most exposed cities are earthquake-prone urban centers along the West Coast, according to a new report from Swiss Re. The study takes into account population and exposure to five natural catastrophes, including storm surges, earthquakes and more.

Company’s research finds 85 percent of insurers would decline terrorism coverage without government backing.

Partnership includes special pricing for Big "I" members.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts a 24 percent increase in demand for professionals with data analytics skills during the next eight years.

In comments submitted to the Presidents Working Group, the American Insurance Association says terrorism is an uninsurable risk and requires partnership with the government.

Farmers filed claims on 8.213 million acres of grains, oilseeds, cotton and sugar as of September 1, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.