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Swiss Re study finds that insured losses were highest in North America, where they cost insurers more than $12.7 billion.

While insider fraud is down, the leading incident rate categories for insurers are personnel management, company/professional code violation, and corruption and fraud, according to a report.

With a House vote of health care legislation expected this week, President amplifies reform message.

Property/casualty insurers irked at industry’s inclusion in resolution funding.

Survey shows young adults, men and high-income earners most use social media for insurance research and communication.

Details of legislation targeting systemic risk are expected to emerge today.

The software companies have combined the use of its software programs to save New London County Mutual time and money.

New York Life last year increased sales by 14%, surpassing $1 billion in sales for the first time in its history.

At the 2010 Mitchell Property and Casualty Conference, the two companies announced a partnership to address the needs of P&C insurers in dealing with automotive injury claims.

New survey reveals industry net income tripled in 2009.

Equitable Life of Canada will use HP Exstream to manage customer care services in multiple languages.

Homeowners’ Defense Act would create a consortium of state-sponsored natural disaster funds.

A.M. Best, Fitch, Moody’s and S&P react to AIG’s recent transactions, and American Modern, Pacific Life Insurance Co., Old Mutal plc all receive affirmations.

Economy, pricing and regulation discussed during IIABA panel.

Two NxTech programs will allow Glatfelter agencies to gain security and save time with policy issuance.

Taking a milder tone, HHS secretary asks for help to pass health care reform.

The idea of individuals being more responsible for their own health insurance is good, but doing it by dropping group insurance is fraught with unintended consequences.

A joint survey finds large employers are instituting health plan strategies that encourage workers to take responsibility for their own health.

One in five U.S. life insurance policies sold through direct channels, and the number of consumers who bought insurance online has doubled since 2006, says survey.

Health insurers remain the only line of business adding jobs.