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Reinsurer estimates that insured claims, as a result of the earthquake, are between $6 and $12 billion.

Against a groundswell of state-based unrest, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act continues to churn forward under a blanket of contention.

Insurer says move is a major step toward repaying government assistance.

Berkshire India reportedly will sell and distribute general insurance products—initially motor insurance—in India through its online distribution portal.

Carrier is utilizing Guidewire's InsuranceSuite for underwriting, policy admin, billing and claims.

While carriers have many reasons for slow adoption, 11 life insurers now offer mobile functionality to consumers, according recent research.

In annual shareholder letter, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman says “testosterone-driven” decisions have led insurers astray.

CNO joins four other life and health insurers, which were evaluated based on relative performance.

ACE takes the lead in latest SmarTrend report.

As financial app IT expenditures grow for banks, so does outsourcing. Insurers may want to take note.

Security expert: malicious behavior only part of data privacy problem.

Individual life insurance sales increased 4% in 2010, says LIMRA.

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Utica National Insurance Selects edgeConnect

According to a Wisconsin news outlet, the insurer will lay off 40 of the 140 employees in its Wausau office, shift local operations to Ohio.

Report examines inconsistencies in the technology and reporting requirements for EHR meaningful use incentive program.

Guidelines issued by Lloyds reveal tightness of implementation timetable.

New insurance lead market review notes increased lead generation from property/casualty insurers fighting for online business.

Study shows employers want what graduates don’t have: experience.

TST will support A.I.M. Mutual’s mission to provide excellence in workers’ compensation services to Massachusetts and New Hampshire employers.