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A new report says insurers can take concrete steps now before new regulations take effect.

Insurance IT buyers believe in the shared vision built with vendor sales reps, but is that trust misplaced?

The creation of a National Institute of Finance would empower regulators with the tools needed to effectively enforce regulation.

Speaking at town hall meeting in New Hampshire, President enumerates reforms aimed at insurance companies.

Looking to refill its coffers, the insurer agrees to sell its Hong Kong consumer finance and India IT units.

Convictions are still being made in a fraud scheme that cost insurance companies more than $20 million.

The key to a successful transition from SOA to cloud is to stay focused on enterprise architecture in order to manage both environments.

XL Capital, Unitrin and Colonial Life were given negative outlooks while Americas Insurance and Cincinnati Financial received a stable ratings.

The FASB's new plan, due Thursday, is considering a proposal to vastly widen the use of mark-to-market accounting so that it becomes the default method for valuing financial institutions.

Insurers can learn from best practices in the retail industry, where companies know the value of looking after the customer.

Using an upgraded architectural framework, the solution is designed to help carriers consolidate systems and achieve flexibility.

AHIP chief says ultimate fate of reform efforts will be decided in August.

Legislation is intended to shore up the finances of the state’s storm insurance program.

Reports and consultants say companies are spending money on cloud computing without knowing the real deal. This could pose many problems for insurers.

Organizations, insurers included, that increase business process management investments are poised for growth, researcher says.

Summit Re will serve member health plans of The Association of Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP).

Buying or outsourcing system capabilities makes sense in an ailing economy, but what happens when things get better?

Critics say TIAA-CREF's conservative approach has benefited the company in the current market, but think sales will slow when the crisis abates.

Know of an insurer, agency or brokerage that led or contributed to an innovative business application, innovation or project? Nominate them for the 3rd annual award program.

AIG elected of Harvey Golub as non-executive chairman of the board, and announced the company’s first quarterly profit since 2007.