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U.S. consumers are turning to digital sources for insurance quotes and other information, but still prefer personal contact with agents when purchasing.

Honoree awarded for leading networking and social initiatives, will receive $1,000 scholarship.

New York and New Jersey accounted for more than half the claims in the wake of the superstorm; nearly all have been settled.

Many compliance executives working in the U.S. insurance space admit to a lack of consistent structure, lack of institutionalized processes for sharing regulatory information and disjointed use of technology.

While risk managers are increasingly prepared for a variety of risks, gaps exist between process and action, according to a Towers Watson survey.

Claims for business interruption will probably drive insurance costs tied to the bombings, according to catastrophe modeler Risk Management Solutions Inc.

Satisfaction with the auto claims experience declined in early 2013, as claimants noted an increase in repair costs, according to the J.D. Power and Associates “2013 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study—Wave 2.”

Despite growth trajectory, stifled investment yields persist beyond expectations.

A new survey finds that an overwhelming majority of consumers would not sign up for health coverage to avoid the penalty; report examines the potential consequences non-buyers would pose the system.

Robust claims management and business continuity plans are crucial to success, as is understanding the requirements likely to be placed on mutual by reinsurers.

U.S. property rates down slightly, 2- to 4-percent increase the norm across most major U.S. lines.

Slightly more than half of respondents account for risk in their current compensation arrangements, according to a new Towers Watson survey, which is making some execs unhappy.

Amsterdam-based parent company offering of 64.2 million shares likely to be the second-largest IPO in the United States this year.

Industry experts discuss how Monday's events have shaken sports industry underwriters.

Health plan provider looks to build custom application's using the mobile and multi-channel platform provider's KonyOne Platform.

SAS Risk Management for Insurance brought in by insurers to support Solvency II compliance.

A new report from Fitch finds property/casualty insurers taking advantage of the low-interest rate environment; replacing higher-coupon debt at lower interest costs.

Vendor launches browser-based Policy Administrator; Missouri Professionals Mutual signs on as first client.

Aetna, Cigna and Humana among the first to offer benefits through Mercer's Marketplace.

Reinsurers are concerned about portfolios and access to growth as commercial buyers reduce their usage.