Core systems

Sixty-seven percent of recently surveyed insurers are currently addressing core systems modernization, and 54 percent said finding a trusted partner with an integrated solution platform is important.

The insurer's "technology-driven business strategy" is an ongoing effort to inspire innovative ideas that help build strategic business platforms.

State insurance regulators were among those who attended a private meeting hosted by the Federal Housing Finance Agency about alleged kickbacks and price gouging.

Concerns among agents center around potentially declining commissions and market share, plus increasing requirements for technology and training, according to SMA survey.

Superintendent of New York’s Department of Financial Services wants a countrywide halt on captive insurance deals, claiming states are allowing the use of risky collateral.

The Philadelphia Contributionship purchases processing solution in an attempt to modernize policy administration and core business operations.

The specialty insurer can now mine event data from various business solutions, correlate that information and present it to various stakeholders.

Small agencies are growing faster than their larger counterparts, in part because of greater investments in mobility and other technologies, according to a new survey from Vertafore.

FIO emphasizes global responsibilities and opportunity for growth.

Comply solution designed to enable insurers to manage risk by automating regulatory change management processes.

Board members should raise nine critical questions when discussing technology strategy with IT and business managers.

Specialty insurance unit now has people in Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta after bringing on staff from insurers including AIG and CNA, according to former AIG executive.

Insurer invests in an attempt to combine data from several entities for accurate, consolidated data view.

CIOs are in no hurry to hire new staff over the next 12 months, according to Janco Associates.

Additional services such as grief counseling and coverage coordination result in more business, recommendations and positive perception, according to LIMRA survey.

Life insurer to use Elixir North America’s policy administration system, new business and underwriting solutions.

General liability is most likely to be purchased online, workers’ comp is the least likely, according to a new study from Deloitte; majority of shoppers expect modest discounts.

Latest version could enable producers to purchase supplemental coverage; bill moves onto the U.S. House of Representatives next week.

Towers Watson survey finds prices overall have been increasing for 9 consecutive quarters.

United Fire Group has selected the Jarus Mobile solution for the implementation of self-service mobile applications for its agents and policyholders.