Core systems

Bruised by the economic crisis, inland marine insurers face heated competition, a retiring workforce and technological challenges.

New report examines how insurers can adopt a centralized approach to avoid system segmentation.

Aetna, Humana, Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare contribute to the launch of a new data-sharing initiative.

The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a total of $109 million in grants to 28 states and the District of Columbia.

Insurers Arming Against Piracy

Lloyd’s suffered $1.12 billion in losses on its way to a combined ratio of 113.3 percent.

Company commits to expanding insurance coverage in Haiti, Senegal.

Pike Research: By 2020, adoption and standardization of virtual data environments will push significant greenhouse and energy reductions.

CFOs responding to a recent Towers Watson survey say their companies are increasing both property and casualty rate levels ahead of market increases.

Estimate from Risk Management Solutions excludes power outages and tree-fall damage.

CSC Introduces FuturEdge Services Suite

Damage Figures from Joplin Tornado Top $1B

Department of Labor agrees to re-purpose rule seeking to clarify definition of fiduciary advice.

Carriers looking to augment underwriting and policy administration systems, according to IVANS study.

CSC Unveils Cloud-based Billing Application

The P&C insurer will implement the new billing and receivables management system in its six regional companies in an effort to reduce communication and business barriers.

The question of how to regulate insurance companies at the holding company level is vexing both here and abroad.

Update: Celent Evaluates Policy Administration Vendors

United States Dominates SaaS

Using the same platform as desktop users, Front Office Suite adds mobile connectivity in an attempt to increase functionality.