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A new report foresees an increased demand for reinsurance as life insurers look to spread out risks.

INN announces the results of its fourth annual program recognizing the distinct and outstanding accomplishments and contributions of women in the insurance industry.

A new survey from Allstate ranks the best and worst drivers by city.

Jury rules former CEO does not have to reimburse insurer for shares removed in 2005.

Overreactions to climate change may endanger the beef supply.

Despite personnel and IT being insurers' key expenses in this economic climate, Celent research finds carriers understand that technology can enable further cost reductions.

In a letter to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, vendor Enclarity said that without appropriate data management, the accuracy, efficacy and overall usefulness of EHRs can be called into question.

The portal, from eHealth Inc., will enable brokers and agents in Arkansas and Missouri to prepare quotes and submit applications for coverage.

While innovation within insurance companies may be stifled due to the tricky regulatory environment, auto insurers are quietly making waves.

A majority of corporate executives report the need to overhaul their risk management approach, an Accenture study finds, and their starting point should be in integration of risk management and performance management processes.

In a clear signal that brings to mind the band’s 1984 hit “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” the financial services giant is suing Arch Insurance Group for alleged bullying of Hartford employees, repeated disparagement and theft of trade secrets.

Cisco Systems' research puts actual numbers behind teleworking’s benefits.

Upp Technology will provide BCBS members "competitive pricing," rapid response times and access to more than 25,000 IT pros.

Are we really heading toward a day when we’ll all be zipping around in airborne automobiles? Probably not.

Slated to commence services in 2010, the new company, backed by affiliates of The Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, will target middle market.

The Retail Agent—E&S Market Initiative has released new guidance for managing general agents and wholesale brokers in a report titled, “Roadmap to Effective General Agent (GA) Web sites.”

The Obama administration's push to eliminate the thrift charter may force large insurers that own thrifts to convert or divest.

Social networking sites such as Facebook are already key for many insurers attempting to increase brand awareness and engage in a dialogue with consumers.

Moody’s, A.M. Best and the New York Stock Exchange reflect—and affect—perception of a number of insurers and brokers, including AIG and Prudential.

The new standards will force insurers to finally use one consistent, global standard to measure and report on their financial performance.