Data and information management

If perception of risk depends on how it’s described, we need to look closely at the descriptions before making risk-based insurance decisions.

Much like how SOX spurred IT spend at the beginning of the last decade, the federal health care reform law is sparking a similar trend.

Berkshire Chairman’s visit to India coincides with expanded insurance operations on Subcontinent, but says foreign ownership cap will limit further investment.

Economy will be seriously altered after $309 billion in losses, but may be diffused against the country’s global market position.

For many insurers, skill development in business analysis is often insufficient to maintain sustained performance at sufficient levels.

Michael McRaith weighs in on the status of the Affordable Care Act, and its impact on insurers.

Car manufacturers and consumer electronics giants are working together on a connectivity standard, but seem to be ignoring vehicle and data security.

Cost, frequency of downtime primary reasons for data backup adoption, survey says.

As experts express their opinions on the topic, the only consensus is that “Big Data” is a very fluid term.

Due to “underachievement” in certain areas, the head of its P&C arm receives partial payout, while AIG chief Benmosche receives complete bonus.

Insurers release claims estimates in wake of earthquake and tsunami.

Durable Medical Equipment provider network partnership supports ability to retrospectively flag unscheduled bills to obtain contracted discounts.

Although often an elusive target by SIUs, these cases prove that greed leads to sloppy actions that leave fraudsters open to being caught.

Insurers may openly welcome Obama’s pick for FIO chief, but risks remain in the rule-making process.

Without disclosing the exact scope of the breach, RSA indicated that it is a serious and far-reaching threat.

Appeals Court upholds dismissal of shareholder lawsuit against company directors and executives.

OnStar and other remote services provide many benefits, but also open the door to theft and vandalism.

Troubles are mounting for the health insurer over loss of several server drives containing enrollee and employee information.

Modeling firm gauges total insured loss from Japanese quake to be $12-25 billion.

Emerging technologies could spark product innovations that change the way the industry serves customers. But insurers must match technologies with strategic goals.