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Lockton Cos.' Fall 2008 Market Update reports that insurance carriers face an ominous set of facts entering the final weeks of 2008.

The financial security company intends to use the borrowings, along with other sources of liquidity, for the repayment of outstanding holding company debt.

Former Montana Governor will step down as association head in February.

Senator proposes mandatory coverage for individuals.

International Data Corp. says the worldwide business rule management systems (BRMS) market enjoyed healthy growth, with revenues increasing 11.4% from 2006 to 2007.

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Genworth Financial Inc., Lincoln National Corp. and Aegon NV asked the Office of Thrift Supervision for permission to acquire an existing savings and loan, according to reports.

Approximately $500 million in earned but deferred pay will be distributed in the first quarter of 2009.

The results reveal stark differences in how men and women regard traffic laws.

At a hearing with four execs representing major financial companies yesterday, lawmakers offered little protest when they received only general answers about how the recent injection federal capital was to be used.

A panel discussion at Innovation World 2008 reveals that establishing a common language and metrics is key to the alignment of business and technology.

American Banker and Financial Insights announced this year's list, highlighting a change in the No. 1 position, and a decided international presence being among the noteworthy differences from last year.

Treasury Secretary Paulson's announcement brought criticism from several quarters, including lawmakers who saw it as a missed opportunity, and bankers who said they have whiplash from the Treasury's about-face.

The dramatic changes that have been occurring in recent months are the beginning of a permanent restructuring of financial institutions and insurance entities, according to a story in American Banker.

New research urges organizations lacking formal policies governing how business information is controlled to remedy the situation immediately.

Product aims to meet the needs of technology providers.

Henry Paulson says Treasury is focused on "further strategies for building capital in financial institutions."

The CEO of Medical Records Institute has sent a letter to President-elect Obama suggesting new national strategies to promote health information technology.

Tightening budgets may slow the trend from system replacement to legacy modernization.

Edward Liddy has issued a statement claiming recent media reports have grossly mischaracterized an AIG seminar for independent financial planners that was held in Phoenix last week.

A new study ranks cities most prone to damage from hail storms.