Data security

To lessen auto insurance fraud, insurers have options, from data mining to direct repair networks.

Industry better understands aggregate risk, resulting in increased capacity and competition, notes federal working group.

Convergence of compliance and audit functions, GRC moving to the cloud, among top initiatives, says vendor.

After 18 months of study, presidential commission finds that everybody and nobody is responsible for the financial crisis.

Observers say the report suffered from a lack of consensus among commissioners, a poor narrative of the crisis and very bad timing.

While it may be all fun and games for kids and consumers, the glut of location-aware services pose an increasing claims threat for insurers.

Judge denies insurer’s motion to dismiss case alleging company mishandled claims in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Apple nearly doubled the number of total Android activations of phones or tablets for enterprises in 2010, a report finds.

Despite knowing exactly what their problem points are, less than half of senior executives believe their actions have been very effective, a study says.

SAS co-founder & CEO Jim Goodnight reflects on the promise and challenges surrounding business analytics technology.

Almost one-third of Brits believe that it's acceptable to commit home insurance fraud, a survey finds.

Portal designed to reduce insurer risk, costs by boosting completion rates and data accuracy.

Allianz, Allstate, Assurant, SCOR and XL Ltd. all receive updates.

New data from RIMS shows overcapacity still depressing premiums.

A new report says smartphone users are more likely than PC users to fall victim to phishing and providing confidential information.

Earthquakes and climate change-related events among the 373 disasters recorded last year, says the United Nations.

2011 is just another year for advancement and increased profits for fraudsters unless insurers develop a strategic resolve to hedge the threat, according to Detica.

AXA China Region Insurance and Tokio Marine & Nichido, Fire Insurance Co. are a few of many insurers effectively using technology, analysts say.

Nominations for best practices section of program extended to January 25.

The presidents of the U.S. and China say the right things, but details, as usual, are sorely lacking.