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The agencies issued a joint proposal detailing potential substitutes for credit ratings in setting capital minimums, but officials warned that Congress' decision to eliminate them from the supervisory process may be a mistake.

The number of IT services deals rose 14% from Q1 to Q2.

John Kim will replace Gary Wendlandt, the current vice chairman and CIO, who plans to retire at year-end.

The Treasury released a comprehensive report on how it has unloaded warrants in more than four dozen lenders that have repaid the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Carriers developing mobile applications to educate, entertain consumers.

All four rating agencies react to CNA’s issuance of $500 million in senior unsecured notes; GEICO and Nationwide ratings affirmed, and State Auto National’s ratings placed under review with negative implications.

Company plans to benefit from resulted expanded products, agency network.

Realized capital gains totaled $82 million for 2009, compared with $1.2 billion of realized capital losses in 2008, A.M. Best says.

Technology may some day enable cars to sense danger and avoid it, but how will this affect auto insurance?

Despite the GAO's skepticism, AIG's CEO says he expects to fully repay the bailout, and has commenced discussions with the government on the process and terms of a complete exit.

Industry says ongoing federal backstop is necessary to keep market functioning.

The financial crisis laid bare the flaws of the credit rating agencies, raising doubts about the agencies' objectivity in evaluating debt issuers that helped to fund their operations.

Support for the company’s encryption program, CipherEngine, is designed to help simplify compliance with industry regulations.

The Blackberry Enterprise Server automatically captures messages sent from employees’ Blackberries and stores them for personal and company record.

V3 Insurance Partners will use AgencyPortal to launch its V3 Internet Workers Compensation product.

MarketStance says following the recent recession, insurers have an opportunity to grow if they take a proactive approach through marketing, underwriting and economic forecasting.

Employing business transaction management practices is a good starting place.

Law curtails regulator's powers, requires radical transparency.

Already renowned for its high levels of customer service, USAA continues to innovate in sales and distribution.

Moody's expects U.S. P&C insurers will either raise prices or experience continued pressure on underwriting profitability as reserve releases taper off.