Core systems

Carriers developing mobile applications to educate, entertain consumers.

All four rating agencies react to CNA’s issuance of $500 million in senior unsecured notes; GEICO and Nationwide ratings affirmed, and State Auto National’s ratings placed under review with negative implications.

Company plans to benefit from resulted expanded products, agency network.

Realized capital gains totaled $82 million for 2009, compared with $1.2 billion of realized capital losses in 2008, A.M. Best says.

Despite the GAO's skepticism, AIG's CEO says he expects to fully repay the bailout, and has commenced discussions with the government on the process and terms of a complete exit.

Industry says ongoing federal backstop is necessary to keep market functioning.

The financial crisis laid bare the flaws of the credit rating agencies, raising doubts about the agencies' objectivity in evaluating debt issuers that helped to fund their operations.

The Brownyard Group, a program administrator providing specialized insurance coverage for select industry groups, has formed a new division to serve as a facilitator between their agents/brokers and its underwriting and claims teams.

V3 Insurance Partners will use AgencyPortal to launch its V3 Internet Workers Compensation product.

MarketStance says following the recent recession, insurers have an opportunity to grow if they take a proactive approach through marketing, underwriting and economic forecasting.

American Medical Association says there is nearly one malpractice claim filed for every physician.

No one would argue that the stakes in subsea deepwater drilling are high: Currently, investors are managing up to $2.5 trillion in deepwater wells across the globe. Deepwater oil production capacity (2,000 feet or deeper) has tripled since 2000 to five million barrels a day and has the potential to double again by 2015, according to Cambridge Energy Research Associates. There are now 14,000 deepwater wells worldwide.

Law curtails regulator's powers, requires radical transparency.

Already renowned for its high levels of customer service, USAA continues to innovate in sales and distribution.

As federal insurance entity germinates, insurers ask for adequate funding in letter to Treasury Secretary.

Moody's expects U.S. P&C insurers will either raise prices or experience continued pressure on underwriting profitability as reserve releases taper off.

Swiss Re will leverage CSC’s CyberLife, Customer Service Accelerator and Claims Management Accelerator software for e-delivery and self-service capabilities.

A new report questions when insurer will be able to pay back Treasury for assistance.

Predicted uptick in portfolio systems technology spend sees vendors gearing up for rebound.

Insurer group hopes Mitchell's WorkCenter will reduce cycle time and increase customer satisfaction.