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To lessen auto insurance fraud, insurers have options, from data mining to direct repair networks.

PCI survey finds that 76% of Americans believe their taxes cover the time and services provided by emergency response providers following a traffic accident.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ payment reform initiative shows success in improving patient care, lowering cost trends.

Allstate issues a statement regarding its release on Zodiac signs and accident rates; says signs have absolutely no role in how it bases coverage and sets rates.

Allstate compares claims data against zodiac signs; finds Virgos are most likely to get into an accident.

NBIC completes implementation of PipelineClaims 4.2 software as part of its legacy modernization strategy.

While it may be all fun and games for kids and consumers, the glut of location-aware services pose an increasing claims threat for insurers.

Judge denies insurer’s motion to dismiss case alleging company mishandled claims in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Apple nearly doubled the number of total Android activations of phones or tablets for enterprises in 2010, a report finds.

Almost one-third of Brits believe that it's acceptable to commit home insurance fraud, a survey finds.

RepairView vehicle repair monitoring service now accessible on any smartphone.

Insurance technologists must articulate the case for change when replacing core systems.

2011 is just another year for advancement and increased profits for fraudsters unless insurers develop a strategic resolve to hedge the threat, according to Detica.

The Diamond System to process non-standard auto insurance business in Illinois, Indiana.

AXA China Region Insurance and Tokio Marine & Nichido, Fire Insurance Co. are a few of many insurers effectively using technology, analysts say.

Nominations for best practices section of program extended to January 25.

Nationwide will begin deployment of ClaimCenter in its commercial and personal auto lines.

Insurers consider private security options as pirates hijacked a record number of ships in 2010.

Karen Clark & Co. study finds that near-term models can't credibly project insured hurricane losses.

Portal to provides direct, Web-based access to claims data and real-time adjudication capabilities for claims adjusters.