Policy adminstration

Solutions to provide outsourced health and welfare benefits administration.

Underwriting service to link predictive analytics engine to the carrier's day-to-day decision-makers' workflow.

The property/casualty industry is facing a number of potentially transformational forces, including increasing competition, consumerization, the number of communications options for both agents and customers, social networking, and an evolving regulatory environment, according to Gartner’s “Hype Cycle for P&C Insurance, 2012.”

Uncertainties abound when cloud comes into the picture; while some questions may be situational, here are 10 that help assess where and how cloud will be useful.

Rules can become an enterprise's greatest vice if they are not maintained.

While most plans won't be finalized until September or October, insurers are already discussing priorities and starting to determine their technology-enabled business capabilities for 2013 and beyond.

In a down economy, insurance fraud is on the increase, but companies such as Allstate, Erie Insurance and CNA tune their technology to fight fraud and organized crime.

Susan Hood's command of her claims organization is only surpassed by her passion for claims excellence and for her people.

I recently wrote a news story for insurancenetworking.com that struck a chord with more people in the industry than I expected, becoming the most-shared news story from our site in June. While I take great pride in our work here, the popularity of this specific story produced a flurry of theories.

The new form of computing requires the same management and due diligence as any IT engagement, but insurers are finding areas in which to apply it.

To diversify and grow, Canal Insurance had to learn and launch a new business in 46 states and implement a new rating and policy suite in four weeks.

15 minutes with edge IPK President Wendy Aarons-Corman.

The agency management system, AMS360, is expected to begin delivering by the end of this year.

Former Director of Executive Projects Emily Reitan to report to Nancy Jones, chief marketing officer.

Deal expected to be finalized by the end of 2012.

Symetra Life Insurance Company purchased and is implementing FastTrack software from GettingHired LLC; the software is designed for employees on short- or long-term disability looking for help in returning to the workforce.

Despite approving additional share repurchases last week, insurer still considering deals similar to those made by WellPoint and Cigna earlier this year.

Two new studies amplify the benefits—especially for women—of working with financial advisors, and provide insight into a changing demographic for life insurers.

Company seeks $7.4 billion for assets; Manulife Financial, AIA Group and KB Financial listed as interested buyers.

Experienced information officer Robert Ingram receives stock-based awards as part of signing on with Erie.