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The technologically-conservative North American life insurance industry is finally recognizing the value of automated underwriting platforms.

Marsh announces three new executive appointments, and a new insurance coverage for executives facing expanded liability under Dodd-Frank.

Aon report says Q1 2011 was the worst quarter ever for the facultative reinsurance market.

A John Hancock study finds that while LTC costs are rising, they're not escalating as quickly as other goods and services.

Widespread deployment of virtualized servers is laying a strong foundation for the adoption of cloud computing, says IDC report.

A new report offers cause to celebrate the industry’s move beyond the recession; yet pricing hurdles may remain.

Buffett, Sokol sued by shareholder over actions prior to March acquisition.

PCI official says P&C insurers need to be mindful of attempts to whittle away anti-trust exemption.

Legal and financial analysts expected the justices to reject the request.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will develop a new system of records as part of a program to oversee states' development and operation of health insurance exchanges.

Sluggish growth, inflation fears discussed during Big “I” CEO panel.

Global reinsurer capital reached an all-time high of $470 billion at the end of 2010, says an Aon Benfield study.

Against a backdrop of global catastrophes and political distress, CEOs rank fueling business growth as No. 1 priority; talent management and innovation emerged as the most critical vehicles for implementing strategies.

Study results based on evaluation of more than 13.8 million video events of drivers recorded over the course of 2010.

Financial firms sold 27% more annuities in February than they did in January, and 33% more than they did in February of 2010, studies say.

LIMRA CEO recently issued a plea to insurance professionals to get with the times when trying to teach the younger generations about retirement.

A pair of vendors shine a light on the role of keylogging and social engineering as a growing threat to insurers in the wake of the Epsilon breach.

California pest control company is accused of avoiding $2.9 million in workers’ compensation premiums.

North America should account for more than half of the 300 million NFC-enabled phones, research says.

The system is designed to enable Physicians Mutual to better manage multiple product lines, and help the company quickly deploy new products.