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Judge denies insurer’s motion to dismiss case alleging company mishandled claims in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Commercial lines carriers face more challenges in 2011, largely due to soft market conditions that persisted throughout the United States in 2010 and are poised to continue into 2011, according to a report published today by insurance broker and risk management advisor Marsh.

Apple nearly doubled the number of total Android activations of phones or tablets for enterprises in 2010, a report finds.

Mark Konen, president of Lincoln Insurance and Retirement Solutions, makes predictions about the year ahead.

A survey says small business decision-makers prefer tech-savvy insurers, but how many carriers currently have the tools in place to win their business?

Despite knowing exactly what their problem points are, less than half of senior executives believe their actions have been very effective, a study says.

Study suggests organizations are not leveraging cloud investments.

To which potential customer are you more likely to extend a policy: one of the subjects of Discovery Channel's Dangerous Catch, or Fred, who's pushing paper all day a few cubes away?

The Allstate Corp. announced that Anurag Chandra will join Allstate Financial as COO, effective Jan. 31. In his new role, Chandra will be responsible for product development, asset liability management, underwriting and wholesaling for the company's life and annuity lines of business. He will report to Matthew Winter, Allstate Financial's president and CEO.

Thanks largely to increased regulation, insurers will demand innovation, transparency and stability from sourcing providers.

SAS co-founder & CEO Jim Goodnight reflects on the promise and challenges surrounding business analytics technology.

Almost one-third of Brits believe that it's acceptable to commit home insurance fraud, a survey finds.

Oracle today announced the availability of Oracle Insurance Insbridge Rating and Underwriting 4.1, an adaptive enterprise solution for rating and underwriting rules management. The latest release includes new features that are designed to support greater flexibility, adaptability and productivity for insurers, agents and underwriters, including the ability to conduct mobile rating.

The proposed spending cuts would “frustrate” the ability of the SEC to fulfill its expansive new mandates under the act.

AHIP CEO Karen Ignagni voices serious concerns over accountable care organizations, essential benefits and exchanges.

Portal designed to reduce insurer risk, costs by boosting completion rates and data accuracy.

Kurt Hines to assume newly-created position that targets the insurer’s commercial lines strategic growth.

Allianz, Allstate, Assurant, SCOR and XL Ltd. all receive updates.

John Glomb ascends to the position from his previous role as SVP of underwriting.

A new Gartner report clarifies master data management misconceptions and definitions.