Claims

It’s said the insurance industry is a slow technology adopter, but maybe insurers are justifiably skeptical that the technology doesn’t meet its role-based needs.

AXA Equitable Life Insurance, Conseco Inc. and Midland National Life Insurance Co. are some of the companies to receive recognition for technology and quality enhancement.

Next generation solution designed to provide Keenan with flexible, innovative platform to support current and evolving Health Information Technology mandates and initiatives.

New York/New Jersey benchmarking survey identifies a trend of dedicated internal subrogation units, but undefined success guidelines and often-lagging technological resources.

Insurers have two choices when it comes to conducting business in multiple countries: deploy a single core app cross-borders, or implement a dedicated core app in each market.

After issuing a formal white paper on the subject last week, Travelers Companies Inc. also issued a request—to let an independent federal commission regulate rates for hurricane wind coverage.

In the heat of the summer across the wide open fields of middle-America, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies’ (NAMIC) Agricultural Risk Inspection School opened its classrooms this week to insurance loss control specialists, underwriters, managers and supervisors.

The American Insurance Association (AIA) is looking to counter attempts to pass “bad faith” legislation in several states. The AIA contends the bills are an attempt by the plaintiffs’ bar to inject itself and tort principles into the policyholder-insurer relationship and will lead to frivolous lawsuits against insurers.

The discounts being offered by property and casualty insurers to owners of hybrid vehicles may be a thing of the past. According to a new study, hybrid drivers drive farther, receive more traffic/speeding tickets and incur costlier claims than conventional car drivers.

Insurers face record claims as investigations of deadly crashes commence.

INN announces the results of its fourth annual program recognizing the distinct and outstanding accomplishments and contributions of women in the insurance industry.

A new survey from Allstate ranks the best and worst drivers by city.

The use of flawed databases operated by Ingenix Inc. to determine out-of-network health insurance reimbursement rates was widespread across the nation, according to a new report of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

A life/health/annuity carrier can reduce the total cost of ownership through consolidation and - in most cases - conversion.

Insurer’s core systems to be managed by Web-based suite.

With China's new insurance laws set to take effect later this year, many insurers may need to upgrade their claims systems to keep pace.

The company also said coverage will be extended to new, refinanced loans even if a property's value has fallen since the original loan was insured.

Waukegan agent acknowledges forging certificates and pocketing premiums.

Carriers and agents are taking advantage of technology offerings to improve their communication.

When it comes to claims processing, a little bit of software and an evolution of processes can make a huge difference for carriers.