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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City’s integration of Tuo Underwriting system is part of a marketing strategy to leverage Tuo and Microsoft Dynamics.

Minneapolis-based Wolters Kluwer Financial Services reports that it will incorporate its insurance compliance information and analysis technologies with FINEOS Claims for Workers’ Compensation.

The company held a webinar to discuss the liability a company can face for an accident that occurred while an employee was driving distracted.

Facebook remains an intriguing channel and marketing tool for insurers, and this debate with regulators underlines just how important it could be.

Insurers must work harder to educating advisors on how their products work if they want to boost sales, LIMRA says.

S&P affirms Liberty Mutual Group Inc., A.M. Best downgrades Town and Country Mutual Insurance Co. and Moody’s upgrades Unum Group.

SMA report says agencies may open wallets to improve areas such as product development and premium volume rebounds.

After rebuilding balance sheets following a costly 2008, P&C insurers hope to not face further financial risks.

The question of how to handle security identification is a thorny one.

Insurers face an uphill battle when it comes to claims management, according to James Swayze, president and CEO of Symbility Solutions, Toronto. Swayze, who presented on the topic at the 2010 PLRB Claims Conference last week in San Antonio, presented results of a JD Power & Associates study that revealed 46% decline in client satisfaction scores for property claims between 2004 and 2008, and a rising claims process cycle time that averages 18.6 days to close.

A new Moody's report says favorable economic and capital market trends signal stability.

Ventana research finds 41% of respondents have a strong desire to improve BI and performance management in the areas of operations, finance and customer management.

LifeGuard Freedom 6 Net features a Joint Option to guarantee income for policyholders, and a 6% bonus for the first 10 years if no withdrawals are made.

The Personal Lines Growth Alliance provides education about the personal lines market, which could infuse the independent agent channel with premium and commission dollars.

A coalition of industry associations is working to scuttle an amendment to financial reform legislation that would strip health insurers of anti-trust protections currently enjoyed under the auspices of the McCarran-Ferguson Act.

To alleviate apparent confusion over storm surge and flooding predictions that were in conflict with the reality of events when a hurricane made landfall, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was updated by the National Weather Services’ National Hurricane Center, which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

ForceField suite offers six coverage components with the option to purchase separate standalone products or a complete insurance package.

Progressive named Joanna Wright of Harvey Monteith Insurance the winner of its contest.

Insurer looks to bring investment capabilities of Sun Life’s Boston-based asset management arm to Canadian retail investors.

Alterra Capital Holdings sees favorable ratings following merger, Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Co. and First Chicago Insurance Co. downgraded.