Claims

Despite the dismissal, AIG may still face a class-action lawsuit regarding other potential claims.

CIGNA says the change to accept claims from other clearinghouses is an effort to better serve provider organizations.

In the end, it comes down to risks vs. benefits, and right now the risks are a bit too scary.

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

Joining the ranks of LinkedIn, Guidewire earns a prestigious spot in a Reuters ranking of hottest privately held companies.

The insurer is fined $200,000 for failing to adopt and maintain procedures for the prompt investigation and settlement of consumers’ claims.

A new report suggests that customers who rely on electronic billing and payment services are more loyal, and may be more inclined to purchase additional insurance products.

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

Reports and consultants say companies are spending money on cloud computing without knowing the real deal. This could pose many problems for insurers.

Summit Re will serve member health plans of The Association of Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP).

Buying or outsourcing system capabilities makes sense in an ailing economy, but what happens when things get better?

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.

List reveals an enlightening picture of what regulators are looking for—and finding—during market conduct compliance audits.

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.

Respondents in a Consumer Reports survey say Amica Mutual Group, USAA Group and the Chubb Group top the list of carriers offering satisfactory claims services.

A pinch of cautious optimism and a dash of thoughtful spending appear to be the insurance IT spend diet du jour for the rest of 2009.

A Towers Perrin survey finds customer experience as the key driver, while predictive modeling has been slow to make inroads.

House votes to extend National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for an additional six months.

Nationwide backs legislation to ban texting while driving (TWD), and contends technology will play an important role in changing behavior behind the wheel.

Zurich’s SIU helps authorities unravel “slip and fall” fraud claims spree.