Core systems

Gartner lists best practices for re-evaluating software-as-a-service in your organization.

Quickfill, intended for use with personal lines auto and property and commercial property insurance, is designed to populate results from 34 of ISO’s databases.

Life insurers back annuities legislation in testimony before Committee.

The investigation by U.S. market regulators into American International Group’s executives is closed, Reuters reports.

Insurers being swept up in the current iPhone furor may want to watch as mobile banking customers continue to clamor for Android apps that still aren't available.

Moody’s and S&P react to Marsh McLennan’s Mercer subsidiary settlement, and to Lincoln National’s capital plan related to its TARP repayment.

Federal judge U.S. District Court Judge Janet Hall gave preliminary approval to a settlement under which The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. will pay $72.5 million to a group of claimants alleging the insurer engaged in fraudulent practices in settling various injury claims.

IIABA weighs in on creation of federal insurance regulator as conference committee finalizes details of financial services reform.

As European insurers brace for changes to the way they calculate risk and capital, a new report assesses vendor offerings.

AMA members say insurers are making progress, but processing costs are on the rise due to errors, underpaid, overpaid or incorrectly unpaid claims.

In spite of economic challenges and rumors that it is cutting its agent force, Northbrook, Ill.-based Allstate is steadily moving forward, expanding both offices and staff across the country.

As conference committee meets, associations ask legislators to adopt Senate language for national insurance office.

Insurers with thrifts could be affected by potential changes coming in the reg reform bill.

There is a compensation increase underway for many IT positions, especially that of CIO, notes survey.

Level for fifth straight quarter, commercial lines prices exploit recent financial climate, overcapacity, and a calm 2009 catastrophe year.

Maximizing legacy investment, advocating for new investment among primary challenges, notes Celent report.

The verdict could have far-reaching ramifications for organizations seeking reimbursement for costs related to mitigating data breaches.

Aon will begin integration by implementing BWise's SOX compliance and global information security policies.

The latest version of Authority Suite includes support of ISO products and a new interface.

Survey results show some producers are using social media, but say it’s not generating new business.