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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.

The Pennsylvania-based life insurers say the anti-competitive fears that helped sink the deal are unfounded.

The new publication will offer technology expertise across a host of vertical markets, including insurance.

KPMG survey finds deficiencies in key areas, including technology.

Forrester Research finds that while global IT purchases look grim in 2009, the insurance industry has a much better growth outlook, with P&C and health leading the charge.

In a new report, Ernst & Young says carriers need to account for a changing landscape in the year ahead.

The risk specialist says property losses from 37 catastrophes last year were the fourth-highest cost, and highest frequency in the past decade.

An industry analyst points to the U.S. insurance/reinsurance market as one of the few places where something positive might happen during 2009.

DecisionMaker Rating set to provide consolidated rating across multiple DTRIC systems.

Association creates special committee and hires Washington firm as fight over federal regulation looms.

A coalition of insurance companies file suit to block implementation of Rule 151A.