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Consumers are in need of guidance and engagement, and they don’t see these coming from insurers, according to a recent study.

A new study from Celent reveals a lingering reluctance among agencies to embrace carrier technology initiatives.

The asset management firm advises that adapting decision models is of paramount importance during this economic crisis.

Competitor calls for transparency and universal standards of accountability among service providers.

A key feature includes full-service, comprehensive enrollment support from a dedicated staff to manage all aspects of enrollment.

A panel of insurers will help drive the direction of iPartners' insurance business analytics solution.

Prior to last week’s passage of the economic stimulus package that included funds to ramp up health care IT nationwide, individual states had embraced it as a means of reducing medical errors and improving health care quality.

Christian Milton, a former VP of reinsurance at AIG, was convicted last year of conspiracy, securities fraud, mail fraud and making false statements to the SEC.

The National Research Council examined the factors that affect flood map accuracy and assessed the costs and benefits of producing more accurate maps.

Association frames the debate over regulatory reform in a letter to President Obama.

The association hires two Capitol Hill veterans to lobby lawmakers.

The Dutch financial conglomerate announced preliminary fourth quarter results and a goal to cut operating expenses by 1 billion euros in 2009, which includes cutting up to 7,000 jobs.

Thunderhead says it will provide the health insurer with the ability to integrate with multiple databases and enterprise content management solutions, without being locked into one system.

The SC BlueStore takes the direct-to-consumer approach to new levels, with face-to-face customer service, a wellness station and the ability for walk-ins to purchase insurance.

Insurance Networking News and other SourceMedia editors pool their predictions for 2009 and beyond. Survival amidst extraordinary competition will determine the winners.

Insurer questions continue over India-based Satyam’s viability.

Insurers drops Wausau brand, says it will serve middle market through brokers and agents.

A new agency/carrier survey reveals overall personal lines improved, outscoring commercial lines, which is on the decline.

The economic downturn may swell the ranks of uninsured motorists.

The goal of the appropriation is to expand the use of electronic health records.