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Transformation programs are a good use of capital; climate change and merger and acquisition activity are some of the industry’s most pressing concerns, analysts say.

The complexity of compliance requirements outweighs incentives to sell, a recent study reports.

A bill preventing stranger-induced life insurance policies passed the Iowa state legislature.

After learning of a data leak exposing about 128,000 customers’ information, Wellpoint reportedly fixed it and is notifying customers.

Being able to respond quickly to market opportunities is carrier’s goal in technology buy.

In today's soft market, insurers may need to shift their executive focus toward running lean. How can the CIO help?

Four professional bodies support the “Edinburgh Declaration,” which states their commitment to develop and build an industry consensus around raising standards and professionalism.

Orlando, Fla. – The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is advancing a rule that will protect insurance consumers from discriminatory underwriting practices in the sale of life insurance.

For insurers, privacy tops the list of chief compliance concerns, while Sarbanes-Oxley drops off the radar.

A new report from A.M. Best predicts Solvency II will substantially increase regulatory capital requirements for most European insurers.

The increase has been across the board in functional areas, including BPO, IT, F&A and HR.

Law aims to protect senior citizens purchasing securities.

Connecture Inc. wins Small Business Times' Innovation Quotient Award, which is given annually to companies creating innovative products, services or processes in business.

New financial reform plan is reigniting a long-simmering regulatory debate.

Banking-commerce divide would end, Fed would add oversight

CIOs urged to evaluate initiatives for both tactical and strategic import.

Respected technical institute tackles ethical issues in light of recent business scandals.

Research shows that automated processes for risk analysis and management, and the ability to align IT policy, risk and operations management with business initiatives are important when deciding whether to invest in a GRC solution.

Insurer hopes end-to-end book roll solution will help its agents streamline operations.

San Diego – Hurricanes pose the greatest “act of nature” risk to the U.S. insurance industry for 2008, according to EMB, a San Diego-based actuarial consulting firm. In order to stay ahead, P&C companies must develop detailed enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies and processes that account for the risks in a shifting climate, the company says.