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Macroeconomic climate and soft market are dampening insurance merger activity, reports find.

S&P affirms AIG and CIGNA, while A.M. Best downgrades First Beacon Insurance Co. and affirms Securian Financial Group subsidiaries.

State-by-state variances factor large in latest analysis of P&C insurer performance.

Analysts skeptical of The Hartford's new plan to cross-sell its life and retirement capabilities to existing customers who own businesses.

The Obama administration recently came out in favor of annuities, but so far, only a handful of large employers offer this option.

NAIC study says only 45 % of Americans feel confident making insurance decisions.

House Financial Services Committee is tentatively considering addressing flood insurance later this month.

As insurance claims mount, the NHTSA charges Toyota with failing to act in a timely manner to notify customers of acceleration problems.

After about nine months on the job, AIG's CEO says he's not yet ready to return to his retirement.

Study shows data needs better protection; insurers require more training and IT participation when evaluating cloud computing.

The economic downturn has not altered the level of retirement planning, a new report finds.

The most talked-about provisions of both the House and Senate bills would give regulators powers they already have and, so far, have largely ignored.

Association says flexible approach suggested by European regulators augurs well for U.S. insurers.

Gartner lists technologies that will challenge business processes, support new business models and drive revenue growth.

Insurer announces three-pronged organizational structure to target small and medium-sized business.

Imperva’s PartnerSphere received 5-Star recognition in Everything Channel’s 2010 Partner Program Guide.

IASB chief says 2011 completion goal is within reach.

Poll finds more interest than action among nation’s small businesses, but ample opportunity for insurers to serve this market.

Looking to clean up its balance sheet, insurer repurchases shares from Treasury department.

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