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NBIC completes implementation of PipelineClaims 4.2 software as part of its legacy modernization strategy.

Judge denies insurer’s motion to dismiss case alleging company mishandled claims in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Commercial lines carriers face more challenges in 2011, largely due to soft market conditions that persisted throughout the United States in 2010 and are poised to continue into 2011, according to a report published today by insurance broker and risk management advisor Marsh.

Apple nearly doubled the number of total Android activations of phones or tablets for enterprises in 2010, a report finds.

Mark Konen, president of Lincoln Insurance and Retirement Solutions, makes predictions about the year ahead.

A survey says small business decision-makers prefer tech-savvy insurers, but how many carriers currently have the tools in place to win their business?

Despite knowing exactly what their problem points are, less than half of senior executives believe their actions have been very effective, a study says.

Study suggests organizations are not leveraging cloud investments.

To which potential customer are you more likely to extend a policy: one of the subjects of Discovery Channel's Dangerous Catch, or Fred, who's pushing paper all day a few cubes away?

Thanks largely to increased regulation, insurers will demand innovation, transparency and stability from sourcing providers.

Almost one-third of Brits believe that it's acceptable to commit home insurance fraud, a survey finds.

The proposed spending cuts would “frustrate” the ability of the SEC to fulfill its expansive new mandates under the act.

AHIP CEO Karen Ignagni voices serious concerns over accountable care organizations, essential benefits and exchanges.

Allianz, Allstate, Assurant, SCOR and XL Ltd. all receive updates.

A new Gartner report clarifies master data management misconceptions and definitions.

As he continues to battle cancer, American International Group’s Robert Benmosche says he will stay on as chief executive until 2012. In a statement, Benmosche, who says he is responding very well to “aggressive chemotherapy,” said he expects to work another 12 to 18 months before retiring. Benmosche took the helm at AIG in August 2009 as the company began selling assets to repay the U.S. government for $182.3 billion in assistance in received in 2008, including $40 billion from Trouble Asset Relief Program (TARP).

Insurers may be able to learn from banks platform integration problems.

The finance and insurance industries reported the strongest plans to hire, followed by industries producing goods.

New data from RIMS shows overcapacity still depressing premiums.

A bomb exploded in Moscow’s largest airport, Domodedovo, this morning, reportedly killing 35 people and injuring more than 180. The blast is believed to be the work of a lone suicide bomber terrorist, who detonated 15lbs of explosives inside the arrivals hall, an unsecured area that allows people to enter freely to meet passengers.