Data and information management

Insurer Health Net is fined $375,000 following a large breach of personal health information in late 2009.

As a response to the economic challenges of the past two years, insurance companies are wrestling with rising claims, both legitimate and fraudulent, more competition for new customers, and new restrictions on investment activities that have reduced operational budgets, notes Mitratech, a provider of collaborative accountability applications including matter management and e-billing management automation.

Report says weak pricing environment may become the “new normal.”

A new AAA study reveals 10% of motorists admit to having fallen asleep while driving in the past year.

New Novarica report says issues around data quality and core system integration are primary challenges to use of business intelligence by insurers.

Company-sponsored research shows user carbon emissions cut by at least 30%.

The senator feels there is further work to be done on GSE Reform and legislation regarding "Too Big To Fail."

Sid Sankaran will play a part in AIG’s goal of re-establishing itself as a world-class insurance organization, according to CEO Robert Benmosche.

The President does his best to mollify India while dismissing the idea of lost jobs at home as “an old stereotype.”

In its fourth annual program, INN honors nine insurers for core systems, customer service and enterprise systems innovations.

Although depended upon for virtually every aspect of the business, IT still has issues that are shrouded in uncertainty.

A new report sees wireless devices and social networking applications as enticing targets for cyber-criminals.

Democrats warn their House colleagues not to refight unwinnable battles.

Insurers can take simple steps that ultimately return far more than what they initially cost.

RMS warns insurers to remain vigilant in November as sea conditions are still ripe for further activity.

Gartner survey also continues to see data growth as biggest challenge.

Winners were recognized for green initiatives and office efficiency.

Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.), the panel's ranking member for the last four years, has been an objector to the Dodd-Frank bill.

Fitch and S&P react to the close of the ALICO and MetLife agreement; A.M. Best and S&P assign ratings to Travelers’ senior unsecured notes.

Insurer voting is in progress as INN and Celent partner on INN’s 5th annual ranking of tech solution providers.