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Nearly all insurers also expect Congress will reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, according to I.I.I. survey, which revealed deeply divided economic outlooks.

UnitedHealth Group Inc., the biggest U.S. health insurer, said earnings rose 15 percent, boosted by growth in its Optum technology business as well as enrollment gains.

Insurer selects DataHub and InfoCenter to help increase responsiveness to customers, business partners.

Business interruption and natural catastrophes pose the biggest threats, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer; for the first time, cybercrime and reputational loss enter the top 10 risks in United States.

Chief distribution officer says company is "moving a bit upscale into a more mass-affluent space, incorporating retirement planning into the protection focus."

The patient-mix is important to health insurers that would have to decide by the end of May whether to keep selling exchange plans in 2015.

Companies enter into 10-year distribution agreement to allow MetLife to provide credit insurance products to Citi clients in 15 markets.

Health insurers are in a tough place; asking the administration for a break is almost begging members of both parties to beat the snot out of them, but unless the administration bails them out they look set to lose quite a bit of money next year.

In a recovering economy and armed with strong capital positions, life insurers and annuity providers should take the opportunity to become more customer centric through technology innovation, industry experts say.

While affirming its 2014 profit forecast, insurer said it was evaluating expectations for the new year.

Insurers will prioritize analytics, mobile and three other next-generation technologies in 2014, says Strategy Meets Action. Find out how the research and consulting firm came to these five.Throughout January, as SMA Founder Deb Smallwood details each of the five next-generation technologies — the current landscape of the technology, opportunities and challenges that come with the technology and action items for insurers.First up, Analytics and Big Data.

Application is designed to improve policyholders' experiences, reduce costs and shorten cycle time.

New organizational structure intended to strengthen client services, better align resources to that goal and drive growth.

Since last year, new skills and new thinking are more urgent than ever, even as budgets and technology needs remain static.

With the acquisition, Insureon will exceed $100 million in total premium; deal between online provider of BOP insurance and national independent distributor expected to close in January.

Hub International Acquires Assets of Pinnacle Partners Member Firms

Brightway Insurance to Acquire Towne Center Insurance

Questar Capital Names Halverson as Director, Field Development

Insurers need to think not just about how customers want to buy a product, but the total lifetime experience.

U.S. life insurers are poised to outperform in the debt market next year as they invest premiums at higher interest rates, according to CreditSights.