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The companies also launch a co-developed Secure Lifestyle Annuity Series designed for both pre-retirees and retirees.

High-powered tech execs have ideas, some of which are actually good.

Reuters reports that standards board may opt to modify mark-to-market proposal.

Applied Systems recognizes Encompass for download performance, real-time
 processing.

San Diego and San Jose, California rank number one and number two respectively for drivers with alcohol-related driving violations, according to an Insurance.com survey of 20 major metropolitan cities in the United States.

MarketScout report sees widespread and persistent pricing woes.

Given the emergence of social networks, insurers should consider how the data they provide on individuals is being used—both in their companies and by others.

A four-year look at how the life and annuity industry functions reveals some consistency in the key issues facing the sector, yet response to those issues varies, according to survey findings from “An Industry in Transition,” published by Robert E. Nolan Co.

Two years after the height of the financial crisis, intervention averted economic catastrophe and saved other life insurers, says report.

Without room made for growth, Gartner report warns of shortfalls.

While 74% of CIOs are championing technology at their firms, only 24% are responsible for technologies that touch the customer, study says.

Innovation, growing the business and keeping the lights on are crucial for insurance IT shops.

Since its inception five years ago, InsuranceNetworking News' presentation of the most influential women in insurance has profiled the extraordinary accomplishments of 32 individuals. We are pleased to add another 10 to that list- women who embody the strength, fortitude and determination necessary for their respective leadership positions. The six Honorees and four Notable Achievers featured this year-with titles ranging from director to CIO-prove that women can positively affect critical processes within the IT and business environments of their organizations.

The planned IT spending increase from 2009 to 2010 is 7.4%, according to a PCI, Gartner joint survey.

Experts offer competing visions on what it takes to make insurance companies thrive.



Seminar directed at insurance rookies, those in technical positions within insurance companies who provide internal support, and those who want to sell to insurers.



In a suit filed by Allstate Insurance Co., against from Toyota Motor Corp., the insurer is seeking to recover more than $3 million Allstate and affiliates paid in claims for accidents linked to unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.

The agencies react to Prudential Financial’s planned acquisition of two AIG companies, while A.M. Best and Moody's update AIG's status after its TARP repayment plan announcement.

J.D. Power survey says customer dissatisfaction highest in five years as sinking home values engender unease over premiums.