Data and information management

At a time when insurers are forced to react to changing regulatory and compliance issues, data storage and retrieval is more important than ever.

A new, more robust version of the federal government’s intrusion detection program could be a blessing for U.S. businesses, but already the specter of invasion of privacy is being raised.

Companies are starting to shift their focus from survival to revival, according to HP surveys.

Golden Bear will use the WebWriter Enterprise program to assist with policy admin, claims, billing, accounting and reassurance for its personal and commercial lines businesses.

Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the board’s launch spotlights the Women in Insurance Leadership Forum, a unique online community dedicated to the personal and professional growth of women in insurance.

Strategic Analytics’ products will be offered through Verisk’s Interthinx business unit.

Everyone agrees that something needs to be done, but crooks know they can count on government for a phlegmatic response.

AIA weighs in as legislators look to reign in risky activities of financial firms.

While the space insurance market is currently small, one expert says it's vital for sustainable commercial space activities.

Highmark announces use of Agiliance RiskVision and the Health Information Trust Alliance’s Common Security Framework.

Lepus says 87% of firms are looking to exploit data consistency to support data hungry risk management processes.

Technology ease of use is critical to P&C agents’ success, yet there is a gap between what agents want and what carriers currently offer, notes a new report.

Craig Beattie and Karen Monks join Celent as insurance analysts.

Sen. Bunning’s blockage also increases uncertainty around a COBRA extension.

After quakes in Haiti and Chile, institute calls for stricter building codes in the United States.

Fitch and Moody’s react to AIG’s fourth quarter results, and A.M. Best affirms Tokio Marine Pacific Insurance’s ratings.

A Lloyd's of London syndicate follows CUNA Mutual in trying to escape liability in a massive mortgage fraud case.

Implementing real-time connectivity solutions could be the deciding factor when it comes to an independent agent's carrier of choice.

Preparatory work to achieve a business/IT consensus can pay dividends when carriers embark on standards initiatives.

An incremental approach highlighting small victories and meaningful metrics is key to facilitating acceptance.