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A new study cites improvements in producer licensing but says challenges remain in market conduct examinations.

The measures are designed to reduce the duplication of efforts and costs for regional insurers.

Mary Schapiro last Friday came out in favor of the plan outlined earlier in the week by FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair.

Westfield, Liberty Mutual, CNA and Chubb Group heads discuss InVEST, technology and future of the insurance industry.

The firms announce a number of downgrades, affirmations and upgrades to AXA and CIGNA, among others.

INN issues a call for nominations for its award program recognizing excellence, leadership and professional performance among women in insurance.

NAVA believes this week’s developments with the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program (SCAP), conducted by the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and FDIC, may be a turning point for the nation’s economic crisis.

Weatherford cites spate of recent economic news as positive indications for investors.

Apple’s operating system is neat and sports several advantages over Windows, but the company’s irresponsible public persona ensures that it will not dominate.

Dueling coalitions, representing domestic and foreign reinsurers respectively, are amplifying their positions in advance of pending legislation.

Insurance executives and regulators consider the costs and regulations required to expand coverage at roundtable discussion.

At a hearing Wednesday, FDIC Chair Sheila Bair suggested the creation of a systemic risk council composed of existing regulators that would have the "teeth" to intervene when necessary.

Maurice “Hank” Greenberg says he will sell his nearly 12.9 million shares in AIG to Starr International, a company he still controls.

In a move to head off creation of a government insurance plan, health carriers agree in principle to reduce rates for women.

The current economy is affecting new car buying and decisions about coverage on older vehicles, a trend that raises important insurance and maintenance considerations.

Given insurers' knowledge of consumer lifestyles, they should be utilizing predictive analytics to better identify ideal customers and sell them higher-value services.

The new Web Quote and Template Underwriting functions are designed to integrate agent/insured into underwriter workflow.

The company announced the promotion of Christopher Wilkos to EVP and CIO.

Given the reporting reforms sure to come out of the financial crisis, now is the perfect time for insurers to start making their data center greener.

Underscoring the risk regulator’s role, Fed Reserve policymaker tells panel: Give regulator adequate power or find other ways to limit systemic risk.