Data security

Authors of a new book say insurance premiums should accurately reflect the risk, but low-income policyholders should receive “insurance stamp” subsidies.

What should be the plum position for cyber-security experts is, instead, a rotten apple with a politically-compromised core.

A new report says insurers can take concrete steps now before new regulations take effect.

The creation of a National Institute of Finance would empower regulators with the tools needed to effectively enforce regulation.

Convictions are still being made in a fraud scheme that cost insurance companies more than $20 million.

XL Capital, Unitrin and Colonial Life were given negative outlooks while Americas Insurance and Cincinnati Financial received a stable ratings.

Legislation is intended to shore up the finances of the state’s storm insurance program.

Know of an insurer, agency or brokerage that led or contributed to an innovative business application, innovation or project? Nominate them for the 3rd annual award program.

For insurers, eliminating complexity requires a front-to-back approach that identifies and addresses its root causes, and all of its network effects.

Rather than cutting costs to deal with the economy, insurers should focus on distribution channels, customer service and eliminating non-value added work.

Colorado State University predicts the formation of 10 named storms in the Atlantic basin prior to Nov. 30, with two expected to become major hurricanes.

While the rating for Markel International Insurance was affirmed, potential Aflac acquisition Continental American was placed under review with positive implications.

NAPSLO member companies and their employees will gain access to the PLUS Curriculum, and PLUS will gain the benefit of NAPSLO’s surplus lines expertise.

Insurers need to add security as a dimension in each of the layers that comprise enterprise architecture.

A new report details the challenges to covering the food, agribusiness and beverage sectors.

Mark Cracknell will be responsible for servicing marine clients both directly, and through the global Aon Specialty network.

Study highlights payoff potential of targeting security investments to support growth.

Just when you thought your mobile devices were safe, a new botnet has appeared to change the paradigm.

Product designed to provide up-to-date information and post-event resources regarding network security and data privacy.

New research suggests that DVD capacities may increase 10,000-fold in 10 years, but will we be ready for the increased risks?