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Aragon Research forecasts extinction for most paper documents.

Four other insurers also recognized for making their content accessible and understandable to consumers.

Jackson to pay $621 million in cash for SRLC America Holding Corp.

Non-traditional and non-insurance activities and interconnectedness categories to weigh more in determining global systemically important insurers.

For employers, HRI says the net impact of the 2012 increase could be as low as 5.5 percent after accounting for changes in benefit design by purchasers. For health insurers, the decrease in spending and costs may be an opportunity to recoup expenses from the decreasing margins of previous years.

Celent, Novarica and Strategy Meets Action garner top spots in 2nd annual insurance technology analyst survey.

Valen’s predictive analytics product designed to enable underwriters to score policies on two fronts.

With one day left until National Flood Insurance Program expires, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a 60-day extension last night, acting quickly on the Senate’s approval of the measure last Friday.

While many companies have invested in financial reporting systems, much of the investment has been ad hoc, leading to ineffective solutions and a lack of visibility, quality and confidence in financial data, new report states.

Onboard connectivity monitors and communicates mileage to insurer.

The survey, entitled “Big Data – Extracting Value from Digital Landfills” consisted of more than 400 responses to an AIIM member survey conducted in March and April. Less than 10 percent reported that it is already an “essential capability” for business and about 15 percent expect that it will be essential. On the flip side, nearly 15 percent reported they weren’t really aware of what big data is yet and about 20 percent were merely more than curious about its potential. As far as data analysis, reporting and BI across structured data sets, only 4 percent are developing advanced analytics and big data tools, while most still opt for spreadsheets and ad hoc reports (30 percent) and reports in individual business systems (29 percent).

Fannie Mae hopes to banish banks from any involvement in the purchase of force-placed insurance under a plan to lower the cost of the product, according to a copy of a request for proposals obtained by American Banker.

While income plunges, balance sheets remain strong due to growth in net premiums earned and increases in net premiums written.

Research reveals the best practices found for teleworking among technology- and insurance-related professions.

A recent report outlines how improving prices and environmental conditions will ease the burden of catastrophe coverage this year.

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Study from Prudential and CFO finds majority of executives are looking to move to employee-choice models for benefits.

Insurance branch aims for quicker product launch and broader distribution channels with software purchase.

U.S. House of Representatives expected to take up legislation next week, when they return from holiday recess.

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