Data security

Organizations need to defend their data assets against internal threats, not only disaffected workers but also trusted administrators who hold the keys.

Insurers contemplating integrating mobile platforms into their enterprises must take heed of this disturbing trend and make tough calls.

Australia’s largest insurer looks to expands into U.S. forced-placed insurance market.

Risks rise as employees increasingly use personal mobile devices for enterprise purposes.

As rule makers finalize the Dodd-Frank Act behind closed doors, insurers fear they will suffer collateral damage.

With the dollar falling and global capital markets still uncertain, dealing with financial risk is becoming tougher for life insurers.

Insurance business process outsourcing market blossoms; driving costs out of the claims process.

Treasury begins to lessen ownership stake as it unloads 200 million shares of the insurer’s common stock.

The annual insurance technology conference saw shifting trends, but issues from the past remain a challenge.

Joint technology product development and launches highlight “partnership” theme at latest insurance conference.

On day two of the INN Newscast covering the 2011 ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum, Shane McCullough, ACORD’s chief enterprise architect in charge of ACORD’s Framework initiative, shares how standards users can benefit from the Framework’s latest advancements.The INN Newscast team also takes a peek inside a couple of sessions that take a realistic look at the upside—and the downside—of emerging technologies.Finally, insurance carrier attendees identify their top technology initiatives for 2011.

Vertafore, BOLT Insurance Agency among companies recognized in annual ranking.

The 2011 ACORD/LOMA Systems Forum began Sunday with vendors concentrating on familiar themes, but also placing more emphasis on mobile tech than in previous years.

Insurance Networking News is proud to present its INN Newscast. This special video edition brings you exclusive coverage from day one of the 2011 ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum in San Diego.Broadcast includes: • LOMA SVP Jeff Hasty discusses the life and annuity industry’s current challenges.• Monique Hesseling, head of personal lines/small commercial segment development for Zurich and the chairperson of the ACORD Standards Committee, breaks down the organizational changes at ACORD and what this means for insurers. • Attendees answer the question: Where within your own organization have you seen the most benefits from standards use? 

Insurers, government message caution as warm Atlantic waters are predicted to contribute to an active hurricane season.

The new group will provide those in the life insurance and annuity market with advice on risk mitigation and financial leverage.

Product provides coverage for data breaches affecting up to 4 million individuals.

Pending capital requirements are altering business strategies of European-owned U.S. life subsidiaries.

A recent article identifies the types of individuals who are likely to cause internal data security problems, but many such problems are caused by folks who put themselves first.

With hurricane season yet to come, P/C insurers have already taken their lumps.