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Underwriting service to link predictive analytics engine to the carrier's day-to-day decision-makers' workflow.

The property/casualty industry is facing a number of potentially transformational forces, including increasing competition, consumerization, the number of communications options for both agents and customers, social networking, and an evolving regulatory environment, according to Gartner’s “Hype Cycle for P&C Insurance, 2012.”

Uncertainties abound when cloud comes into the picture; while some questions may be situational, here are 10 that help assess where and how cloud will be useful.

International insurance execs question the IAIS and Financial Stability Board's consideration of criteria for, and oversight of, firms too big to fail.

Rules can become an enterprise's greatest vice if they are not maintained.

For European insurers and U.S. insurers operating in the UK that also have to comply, Solvency II remains a question as the compliance deadline is looming, particularly as the final regulations have still not been clarified. This challenges preparation for Jan. 1, 2014, implementation, but insurers continue to make progress toward compliance with the risk and capital reporting regulation, and where possible, they have already put systems and processes in place, according to Deloitte's "Solvency II Survey 2012."

Mitchell says that, under the terms of the multi-year agreement, GAINSCO will implement WorkCenter Total Loss, developed in conjunction with J.D. Power and Associates, as well as Mitchell's assignment, repairable estimating and reporting solutions.

While most plans won't be finalized until September or October, insurers are already discussing priorities and starting to determine their technology-enabled business capabilities for 2013 and beyond.

In a down economy, insurance fraud is on the increase, but companies such as Allstate, Erie Insurance and CNA tune their technology to fight fraud and organized crime.

Susan Hood's command of her claims organization is only surpassed by her passion for claims excellence and for her people.

I recently wrote a news story for insurancenetworking.com that struck a chord with more people in the industry than I expected, becoming the most-shared news story from our site in June. While I take great pride in our work here, the popularity of this specific story produced a flurry of theories.

The new form of computing requires the same management and due diligence as any IT engagement, but insurers are finding areas in which to apply it.

To diversify and grow, Canal Insurance had to learn and launch a new business in 46 states and implement a new rating and policy suite in four weeks.

15 minutes with edge IPK President Wendy Aarons-Corman.

The agency management system, AMS360, is expected to begin delivering by the end of this year.

‘Insurance Scorecard’ to offer business intelligence, advanced analytics, and single view of policy, claims data.

Independent agency selects cloud-based phone system in an attempt to increase mobility and improve communications, customer service.

Former Director of Executive Projects Emily Reitan to report to Nancy Jones, chief marketing officer.

Deal expected to be finalized by the end of 2012.

Symetra Life Insurance Company purchased and is implementing FastTrack software from GettingHired LLC; the software is designed for employees on short- or long-term disability looking for help in returning to the workforce.