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The global professional services firm reports a slight decline of 3% during the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to the same quarter a year ago.

Downgrades, withdraws and affirmations—A.M. Best announces ratings adjustments for Atlantic Insurance Co., Aviva plc, Evergreen Reinsurance Co. Ltd., Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., United Automobile Insurance Group and UNUM Ltd.

After reporting the largest corporate loss in history, the global insurer is taking heat for paying executive bonuses contracted for before receiving TARP money.

Service intended to help insurers take proactive approach to risk to minimize loss on properties in foreclosure.

Service intended to help insurers take proactive approach to risk to minimize loss on properties in foreclosure.

After watching and waiting for the definitive direction of virtualization, the technology solution provider believes the technology is now mature enough that it cannot be ignored, says CEO.

The Obama Administration’s plan to reform oversight of financial services will emerge before March 26, says Treasury Secretary.

New York Life’s mobile service offers consumers the ability to find product information, connect directly with the “Click-to-Call,” find a New York Life office or agent and learn how to become a New York Life agent and apply online.

Senate hears testimony from insurance industry about implications for weather-related losses.

Citing Fitch downgrade as not applying to insurance and reinsurance businesses, Buffett praises GEICO.

Willis will occupy more than 140,000 square feet of the Sears Tower, which will be renamed Willis Tower.

A temporary extension of the program was tucked into the omnibus spending bill signed into law today.

Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Co. will leverage Global IQX solutions for group insurance rating and prospecting automation.

Vendor teams with Symantec to deliver comprehensive solution and a customizable service that supports data-related regulatory compliance requirements.

Two new studies from the insurer show how a comprehensive technology infrastructure can improve efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Property/casualty agents disclose in a survey what they want from carriers in services and technology; what factors matter the most when placing business; and how investments by carriers in agent technologies make a bottom line difference in agencies.

The future of the general liability insurance market will play itself out between the cumulative effects of small to moderate losses and the rising prospect of mega-risks, according to Conning Research & Consulting.

The monthly snapshot of the underwriting activity for the North American life insurance industry indicates U.S. application activity was up +1.0% in February year-over-year.

Thomas Wilson says a federal insurance charter to cover the insurance industry could lower administrative costs and improve access to new and innovative products.

New partner Karen Furtado's areas of expertise include application development, complex system implementations, vendor selection processes, project management, and business process outsourcing and technical outsourcing.