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Wall Street validates 2010 as a stellar year for insurance shares.

Anecdotal data from new research released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance Inc. (NCCI) confirms that work-related injuries are far more costly if the injured worker is obese.

Oversight of the Dodd-Frank Act has become the prevailing theme for lawmakers as they discuss their agendas, but will substantive changes occur?

By integrating disparate data elements, carriers can gain more granular insights, but need to first address data quality issues.

The insurance industry faces some headwinds entering 2011 – the most prominent of which is a persistent soft market.

AIG unit adopting remediation plan based on review of statutory filings to Pennsylvania Department of Insurance.

2010 lessons rely heavily on financial regulation, risk management, according to an Enterprise Data Management Council report.

New report says in the wake of the financial crisis, life insurers face some major challenges.

A.M. Best affirmed USAA’s ratings, Fitch affirmed ratings for The Chubb Corp. and S&P affirmed its negative outlook on Kingsway and its subsidiaries.

Provision of Dodd-Frank Act would require agencies to issue ratings using identical terminology.

Deciding which financial firms beyond banks are systemically important is one of the biggest decisions still to be made by regulators under the Dodd-Frank Act.

A member of RIMS’ board since 2000, Scott Clark will succeed Terry Fleming as RIMS’ president.

Insurer revamps website with research and tools to help employers manage the issue of absence administration.

New figures from PCI and ISO reveal a 62% gain in net income for P&C insurers.

A.M. Best affirms AIG’s P&C and life/health subsidiaries; Moody's affirms Fireman's Fund intercompany pool; Fitch affirms Lloyd's of London.

With all the reports about how much insurers plan to spend on technology in 2011, little has been written about the impetus behind the decision. For carriers focused on compliance with regulatory bodies (which comprises the bulk of insurers), the strongest incentive for technology investments is risk management.

Association will focus first and foremost on working with regulators on implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Fitch’s methodology is based on strategy/franchise strength, sensitivity to the insurance pricing cycle, earnings performance, and funding and capital.

Treasury secretary testified before Congress yesterday, saying that the bailout will show a "positive return."

Five severe weather events, one winter-based storm, two earthquakes and two floods comprised the top 10 insured loss events, says Aon Benfield