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Organizations are most fearful that the return on investment isn't worth the cost of ownership.

Ascinsure Specialty Risk to offer insurance solutions for crane owners and operators, scaffolding, rental equipment and party goods dealers and all types of inland marine markets.

Life insurers have rebounded from last year’s struggles, recognizing a 20% increase in the industry’s absolute capital from Q1 2009 to Q1 2010.

As landmark legislation makes it way to the President’s desk, insurers look ahead to rule-making phase with trepidation.

Black Hat was set to expose Chinese cyber-attack capabilities until big-money agencies stepped in to silence them.

Industry cheers flood extension as wind damage amendment complicates matters.

The Senate approved the bill by a vote of 60 to 39; it now moves on to the president, who is expected to sign it next week.

Lawmakers voted for cloture with the help of three key Republicans, meaning the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act must now clear a simple majority to pass the Senate.

CNA to cede about $1.6 B of net asbestos and environmental pollution liabilities to National Indemnity Co.; A.M. Best's ratings for CNA unchanged.

The reform bill, which could pass today, should make the Fed a more assertive regulator focused on anticipating the next systemic threat.

Ten years out, insurers will experience four significant business shifts that will create new technology trends and transformative opportunities for insurers, notes report.

The consulting firm announced its 50 top U.S.-based life and health insurer list for the 20th straight year.

The consulting firm announced its 50 top U.S.-based property/casualty insurer list for the 20th straight year.

SunGard, in collaboration with Microsoft and HP, has created a new enterprise risk management (ERM) framework that will help support insurance companies' Solvency II (SII) compliance initiatives. The three companies have identified and packaged in the framework technology components and consulting services (SunGard's iWorks ERM solution, HP's consulting services and infrastructure portfolio, and Microsoft's HPC and SQL servers) that can help insurance customers define and implement a comprehensive ERM technology framework that supports SII requirements, reports SunGard.

GoodForLife bundles life insurance and severe accident and critical illness benefits, begins to return premiums paid at age 65.

Fitch affirms ratings of AIG and CIGNA; Moody's and S&P react to the announcement that Aon plans to acquire Hewitt Associates.

Despite major catastrophes, property/casualty insurers accounted for an after-tax net income of $11.5 billion, report says.

Researchers and TV shows have already proven that it’s possible, but is it advisable?

Broker pays $4.9 billion to acquire outsourcing consultancy Hewitt Associates.

Ironshore Vacancy Assure is designed to provide coverage for vacant or partially occupied properties against listed perils and environmental damages.