Core systems

Westfield looks to shore up claims systems in support of commercial business growth.

Participant and Policy Owner Portal System to support Lincoln’s executive benefits division.

The Hartford strikes deal with Forethought for annuity business capabilities and will continue selling annuity products during transition period.

Asia/Pacific region spearheads global market growth; Symantec retains its global industry lead.

With higher medical inflation predicted, insurers will need to adapt to changes and address new risks, according to recent Conning research.

Separate studies from Northwestern Mutual and LIMRA find that Americans can’t afford to live, but can’t afford to die, insurers can take action by educating the public about the importance of financial protection and taking personal financial responsibility.

IIABA-backed bill aims to make it easier for agents to apply for licenses across state borders.

4Sight business intelligence product designed to enable users to create reports using ad-hoc reporting tools.

Coalition raises awareness by gathering research and members, lobbies for no-fault reform.

Investment in CRM software experienced a year-over-year increase of 13.5 percent in 2011.

Solution from Cass Information Systems is expected to refine the carrier's BYOD processes and work with all smartphones and coverage plans.

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. has purchased Procurian's Specialized Procurement Infrastructure, a global Source-to-Pay solution, and Genpact’s Smart Enterprise Processes framework.

In a special report, A.M. Best Co. concluded that the sharp decline in income and consequent drop in regulatory capital reported by some Canadian companies was a result of mark-to-market accounting already in place rather than conversion to Canadian International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS-C).

MetLife Inc. has reached a multi-state settlement with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) related the company's use of the Social Security Death Master File, which MetLife selectively used for proof of death and to end annuity payments, but not to initiate payment of life insurance claims.

Data is seamlessly integrated into Liberty Mutual Group Benefits’ tracking and reporting tools.

Despite $110 billion in industry losses due to catastrophes, global reinsurers have responded without any significant dislocation or squeeze on capacity, according to “Reinsurers Resilient Against Waves Of Catastrophes, Economic Uncertainty,” a report by A.M. Best Co.

A number of insurers have released financial results for Q1 2012. UnitedHealth, Travelers, RLI, Meadowbrook, Platinum and Cincinnati Insurance post decent results despite disasters.

According to a Towers Watson study, effective companies follow formal processes and have dedicated change management staff.

As BYOD and mobile devices become more prevalent in enterprise operations, limitations emerge.

Latest Android app enables drivers to digitally videotape their driving experience, recording accident evidence in the process.