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MainSource sold its P&C and health insurance books to Encore Insurance Group.

Survey finds ignorance of terms, suspicion of payout, slowing sales Down Under.

Insurers ranked No. 42 out of 50 industries in regard to their social media savvy, just ahead of debt collectors and hair salons, but way behind banks, which were ranked No. 3 in the report.

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The companies also launch a co-developed Secure Lifestyle Annuity Series designed for both pre-retirees and retirees.

High-powered tech execs have ideas, some of which are actually good.

Reuters reports that standards board may opt to modify mark-to-market proposal.

Applied Systems recognizes Encompass for download performance, real-time
 processing.

MarketScout report sees widespread and persistent pricing woes.

Given the emergence of social networks, insurers should consider how the data they provide on individuals is being used—both in their companies and by others.

A four-year look at how the life and annuity industry functions reveals some consistency in the key issues facing the sector, yet response to those issues varies, according to survey findings from “An Industry in Transition,” published by Robert E. Nolan Co.

Two years after the height of the financial crisis, intervention averted economic catastrophe and saved other life insurers, says report.

Without room made for growth, Gartner report warns of shortfalls.

While 74% of CIOs are championing technology at their firms, only 24% are responsible for technologies that touch the customer, study says.

Innovation, growing the business and keeping the lights on are crucial for insurance IT shops.

The planned IT spending increase from 2009 to 2010 is 7.4%, according to a PCI, Gartner joint survey.

Experts offer competing visions on what it takes to make insurance companies thrive.



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The agencies react to Prudential Financial’s planned acquisition of two AIG companies, while A.M. Best and Moody's update AIG's status after its TARP repayment plan announcement.