Claims

Strong executive sponsorship, getting staff buy-in and learning when to say "no" are key when beginning a large claims system replacement project.

Cameras as well as speed and GPS trackers employed to monitor driving; new venture hopes insurance companies will use services as incentive.

John Coomber will replace Allianz CEO as chairman of the global insurance industry initiative.

New software includes three new modules and catastrophe claims heat map updated in real time.

Business intelligence software offered as a pre-integrated reporting option to work in tandem with the suite.

New report examines how insurers can adopt a centralized approach to avoid system segmentation.

The Chartis company attempts to ease the burden of claims reporting for policyholders.

A natural-language supercomputer holds unlimited potential in unraveling uncertainties surrounding claims and conditions.

Estimate from Risk Management Solutions excludes power outages and tree-fall damage.

Damage Figures from Joplin Tornado Top $1B

Real-time, location-based intelligence is transforming the way auto insurers operate.

Business owners policy and dentists' business owners policy receive download technology using ACORD standards.

Agile may not be a new methodology anymore, but just because it's been around for a while does not mean it's being used optimally.

Systema Software extends product reach in attempt to meet the needs of the Cayman Islands-based auto insurer.

NICB, state departments and law enforcement play roles in educating, investigating and nabbing suspects.

Swiss Re figures already pin down 2011 as the second-costliest year for insured catastrophe damages; Aon Group estimates United States alone has suffered $7 billion more in losses since June.

Industry remains well capitalized, but mounting disaster losses hammer combined ratio.

Two legislative issues of utmost importance for the insurance industry now head to the Senate floor.

With flood losses mounting and program due to expire at month’s end, upper chamber set to debate bill.

Nationwide releases survey revealing that the majority of policyholders’ beneficiaries are aware of being designated on the policy and will know how to file a claim.