Policy adminstration

While risk managers are increasingly prepared for a variety of risks, gaps exist between process and action, according to a Towers Watson survey.

In terms of insured claims payouts, the fertilizer factory explosion likely will generate even larger dollar claims than the Boston bombings.

Claims for business interruption will probably drive insurance costs tied to the bombings, according to catastrophe modeler Risk Management Solutions Inc.

Additions to several lines, including primary and excess casualty, means new hires and promotions.

Latin American and Caribbean directory is the latest in a series of apps aimed at international audiences.

Satisfaction with the auto claims experience declined in early 2013, as claimants noted an increase in repair costs, according to the J.D. Power and Associates “2013 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study—Wave 2.”

A new survey finds that an overwhelming majority of consumers would not sign up for health coverage to avoid the penalty; report examines the potential consequences non-buyers would pose the system.

Towers Watson, a global professional services company, has appointed three senior specialist insurance brokers to its crisis management brokerage and consultancy operation.

Robust claims management and business continuity plans are crucial to success, as is understanding the requirements likely to be placed on mutual by reinsurers.

Data in health care can provide a good example for all insurers concerned about transitioning to a big data-centric business model.

John Kinney, who has been with the insurer for 10 years, will lead P&C, group benefits claims operations.

Restructuring of P&C business unit leads to several new appointments, including a new chief underwriting officer.

The voluntary program includes a GPS-enabled device that records and reports driving data, so parents and teens can talk about safe driving behavior and track progress.

Slightly more than half of respondents account for risk in their current compensation arrangements, according to a new Towers Watson survey, which is making some execs unhappy.

Amsterdam-based parent company offering of 64.2 million shares likely to be the second-largest IPO in the United States this year.

Industry experts discuss how Monday's events have shaken sports industry underwriters.

Legacy systems upgrades were once mainly beneficial to IT operations, but now, they make or break a company's competitive advantage.

New product focuses on those approaching or already in retirement and is designed for maximized guaranteed lifetime income.

Health plan provider looks to build custom application's using the mobile and multi-channel platform provider's KonyOne Platform.

Vendor launches browser-based Policy Administrator; Missouri Professionals Mutual signs on as first client.