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Published reports say federal authorities are considering cutting up insurance giant into separate companies.

The President said reform should not stifle innovation, but must improve transparency, increase accountability and create uniform supervision.

With the exception of whole life premiums, the fourth quarter marked the single sharpest decline in premium since the same time period in 1951, according to LIMRA.

Electronic health records will be a major part of President Obama's recovery plan.

Although the newly passed act doesn’t directly target the insurance industry, it will have some consequences.

The New Jersey Supreme Court rules that the uninsured motorist statute only applies to damage caused by vehicles.

A new survey sees practical benefits in the proposed federal regulatory regime.

Regulatory bodies must improve governance in today’s interconnected world and take an “ex-ante” approach, which brings insurance to the table in proactive efforts to help the private sector prioritize disaster preparedness, says the OECD.

Two major insurers allegedly make bids for AIG units, competitors recruit AIG execs.

Corporate leadership is expecting some economic recovery by the end of the year, with only one-quarter believing problems will persist unabated into 2010, according to a survey conducted by The Ken Blanchard Cos.

The reinsurer says scenario analysis is most frequently utilized in areas such as strategic planning, risk management and underwriting.

The U.S. health care industry will increase spending on information technology by 2.6% to $28.4 billion in 2009, according to the Stamford, Conn.-based research and consulting firm.

The latest survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers shows worry over investment performance vaulting past overregulation, which fell to fifth, in its “Insurance Banana Skins 2009” poll.

The flailing insurer issued a statement after CNBC today said it will report a $60 billion loss next Monday, and is seeking further support from the government.

Genworth Financial, Prudential Financial and CNA are the most recent carriers to experience downgrades from ratings agencies.

According to a survey of advisers, clients are delaying their retirement ages and making unwise decisions.

The insurance division stands alone as StoveRiver, while the rest of the company unites as one brand.

Texas insurer of last resort sees Guidewire’s billing system as foundation for customer service and operational improvements.

The legislation would have required drivers to carry more liability coverage.

Association says Wisconsin plan to raise minimum amount of liability coverage required for drivers is too costly.