Data and information management

Deciding which financial firms beyond banks are systemically important is one of the biggest decisions still to be made by regulators under the Dodd-Frank Act.

A member of RIMS’ board since 2000, Scott Clark will succeed Terry Fleming as RIMS’ president.

Business intelligence and document automation solutions introduced for insurance companies.

Insurer revamps website with research and tools to help employers manage the issue of absence administration.

New figures from PCI and ISO reveal a 62% gain in net income for P&C insurers.

New report highlights best practices for ensuring that projects come in on budget.

A.M. Best affirms AIG’s P&C and life/health subsidiaries; Moody's affirms Fireman's Fund intercompany pool; Fitch affirms Lloyd's of London.

With all the reports about how much insurers plan to spend on technology in 2011, little has been written about the impetus behind the decision. For carriers focused on compliance with regulatory bodies (which comprises the bulk of insurers), the strongest incentive for technology investments is risk management.

Association will focus first and foremost on working with regulators on implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Fitch’s methodology is based on strategy/franchise strength, sensitivity to the insurance pricing cycle, earnings performance, and funding and capital.

Despite popular opinions, many firms continue to take a smart approach to SOA.

Vendors serving the insurance industry make analyst's year-end list.

Treasury secretary testified before Congress yesterday, saying that the bailout will show a "positive return."

New report details principles of document management in insurance.

By streamlining and enhancing IT operations, Chartis already has recouped about $127 million in infrastructure savings.

Insurers may want to take heed of these trends and incorporate them into their own customer experience strategies.

Gartner report offers new strategies for IT leaders.

Five severe weather events, one winter-based storm, two earthquakes and two floods comprised the top 10 insured loss events, says Aon Benfield

Chronicling insurers' continuing challenges combating auto theft, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) today released its annual list of most frequently stolen vehicles.

Kenneth Petersen, CEO, Encharter Insurance, shares the story behind the company’s social networking initiative. Encharter's project placed second in the Customer Experience category.