Core systems

Biz Stone emphasized the value of creativity in all business ventures, and the need to allow such creative ideas to flow freely.

Biz Stone implored insurers during his keynote at the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum to sit down with all new employees and tell them to make certain assumptions that could benefit their careers.

Insurers may want to keep an eye on Google's new 'Advisor' portal, which connects consumers to all of the company's financial search engines.

AIG is counting on Chartis CEO Peter Hancock's experience managing financial risk to make up for his lack of an insurance background.

Solution intended to assist with administration, management of Aon’s life, health portfolio.

The government and a group of private investors plan to spin off the insurer's subprime lending and servicing division by selling $500 million of stock to the public.

Platform to connect agents with consumers, deliver speed-to-market advantages.

Vertafore, BOLT Insurance Agency among companies recognized in annual ranking.

Guidewire solution designed to reduce manual billing processes, provide weekly enhancements.

Relationship designed to bring BPO and business continuity services to small- to mid-sized P&C insurance carriers.

The 2011 ACORD/LOMA Systems Forum began Sunday with vendors concentrating on familiar themes, but also placing more emphasis on mobile tech than in previous years.

AEGON, Jackson, Munich Re, Nationwide and others all released their first-quarter figures.

Solution designed to more effectively manage claims and identify fraudulent activity.

Plaintiffs allege medical treatment was wrongfully denied by USAA.

More than 40% of financial services’ senior human resources professionals identified a stronger focus on pay issues over the next 12 months than on other HR changes, according to a poll conducted by global professional services company Towers Watson. The survey respondents noted risk adjustments to financials or incentive pools as the most expected shift in pay policies, and a focus on pay issues rather than other changes, such as linkage of deferred vehicles to business unit performance (16%) or longer vesting periods (15%).

Survey shows consumers becoming markedly less apprehensive about purchasing auto policies online.

Confusing wording makes auto insurance policies incomprehensible to 36% of American drivers, according to a survey.

Insurers, government message caution as warm Atlantic waters are predicted to contribute to an active hurricane season.

Of the many claims that U.S. property insurers reported in 2010, electronics, jewelry and apparel top the list.

ProspX platform designed to streamline communication with agency’s global broker and carrier partners.