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Automation must be focused around agent-carrier relations so agents can keep doing what they're supposed to be doing: selling policies.

With one day left until National Flood Insurance Program expires, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a 60-day extension last night, acting quickly on the Senate’s approval of the measure last Friday.

Company receives award for outstanding commitment to agency productivity and profitability.

While many companies have invested in financial reporting systems, much of the investment has been ad hoc, leading to ineffective solutions and a lack of visibility, quality and confidence in financial data, new report states.

Collaboration intended to help insurers to meet Pillar 2 ORSA requirements of forthcoming Solvency II directive.

Onboard connectivity monitors and communicates mileage to insurer.

SOA products deployed as VMware images, designed to provide organizations added flexibility for deployment, migration.

The survey, entitled “Big Data – Extracting Value from Digital Landfills” consisted of more than 400 responses to an AIIM member survey conducted in March and April. Less than 10 percent reported that it is already an “essential capability” for business and about 15 percent expect that it will be essential. On the flip side, nearly 15 percent reported they weren’t really aware of what big data is yet and about 20 percent were merely more than curious about its potential. As far as data analysis, reporting and BI across structured data sets, only 4 percent are developing advanced analytics and big data tools, while most still opt for spreadsheets and ad hoc reports (30 percent) and reports in individual business systems (29 percent).

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.

Justin Kern

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.

New version attempts to enhance the capabilities of insurers handling data conversions.

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.