Data and information management

Recession has cut expectations, but innovation and cloud interest should keep market steady, according to IDC study.

Pending regulatory requirements and tight capital markets are altering the captive insurance market in Europe in numerous ways, notes A.M. Best report

Identity technology expected to underpin customer and business partner access control across the company's U.K. websites.

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The very nature of data security is one couched in discretion: As a matter of routine, processes are classified, and specialists in this area rarely share their company’s state secrets.

High-powered tech execs have ideas, some of which are actually good.

Given the emergence of social networks, insurers should consider how the data they provide on individuals is being used—both in their companies and by others.

Without room made for growth, Gartner report warns of shortfalls.



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The agencies react to Prudential Financial’s planned acquisition of two AIG companies, while A.M. Best and Moody's update AIG's status after its TARP repayment plan announcement.

Vicious computer worm’s intended or unintended victims may include large, highly insured industrial facilities.

Regulators inch forward on Volcker Rule, non-bank systemic designations.

Cloud-based disability claims system now features return-to-work duration guidelines with predictive modeling.

The NAIC requested that Fitch and other rating agencies provide current ratings information in response to recent rule changes.

Presidential action extends National Flood Insurance Program for another year.

Under the new laws, police can pull over any driver suspected of using a mobile device for texting or accessing the Internet.

While BlackBerry may be late to the game, insurance IT shops prefer its security features to Apple's.

A.M. Best report says growth of new business in 2009 was strong compared to prior years, but challenges remain.

Illinois Insurance Department alerts consumers of health insurance coverage scam.

S&P removes ratings from AXA Insurance U.K., Fitch Ratings affirms Liberty Mutual Group, A.M. Best assigns debt ratings to Manulife’s senior notes.