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Judge approves $350 million deal to end class-action lawsuit regarding physician reimbursement.

Clearer and more concise variable annuity information for consumers could reduce the burden placed on insurers to produce lengthy documents that consumers traditionally ignore because of their complexity.

Ernst & Young survey finds that 75% of respondents are concerned with possible reprisal from employees who have left their organizations.

Survey finds liquidity issues are receiving renewed attention in wake of the financial crisis.

Seniors lobby fights efforts to send Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act back to committee

House Financial Services Committee sends two pieces of financial services reform legislation to House floor.

The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers says the bill “needs clarification regarding the role of brokers in state exchanges on several fronts," particularly defined compensation models and the role they would play as exchange navigators.

Insurance and reinsurance sectors should pay attention to emerging markets in order to stay strong through the economic recovery, say Swiss Re economists.

Annuities are considered a volatile segment, while life insurance products have remained “remarkably stable” during the economic crisis, notes Conning Research and Consulting.

After several dismal quarters, the U.S. IT job market will improve, says Robert Half International, with the most notable hiring predicted in the East North Central and South Atlantic states.

Boston-based research and advisory firm, launches a new service dedicated to the Indian financial services space.

Leahy inserts amendment into health care reform legislation.

Donations from IBM and Prima Solutions drive ACORD framework advances.

Recent deals for technology software and services

BUSINESS ANALYTICS FOR MID-SIZED INSURERS

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Fitch affirms State Farm and Principal Financial Group, while A.M. Best downgrades Kinsgway Financial.

Bills to extend premium subsidies still stuck in committee

Insurers would be wise to keep tabs on addressable television advertising, which uses financial and cable company data to generate targeted TV commercials.

Swiss Re says the calm hurricane season for 2009 contributes to the $26-billion decline from 2008.