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Survey results from Fiserv Insurance Solutions also reveal that the top three most important technologies for insurers are service-oriented architecture, business process management and data accessibility layer technology.

After a trying third-quarter for the industry, insurers need to contemplate their risk management culture.

Insurance.com’s RateWatch for Car Insurance found that the lowest car insurance quotes, on average, were up 3% over the previous quarter.

If the stock market doesn’t recover from steep losses precipitated in recent weeks, the surplus decline could approach $80 billion, or 15%, by the end of the year, according to global professional services firm Towers Perrin.

The Annual State of the Market Report included a new feature this year, a compilation of organizations that excelled at providing value to the business community.

Blue Shield of California launches a provider quality and satisfaction tool to make hospital and HMO medical group selection easier for its customers.

The majority PricewaterhouseCoopers' survey respondents said they could do more to reduce the chance of future industry instability. However, the survey also revealed a desire for greater transparency to accurately measure exposure to risk.

Insurers have until November to weigh in on proposed annuities changes.

A letter to the SEC chairman says calls to suspend fair value accounting are misguided.

Portico’s Insight is designed to enable proactive provider workforce and network intelligence improvements.

Chesapeake Systems Solutions offers outsourced unclaimed property compliance services to assist firms in mitigating the risk of noncompliance with state laws.

New offering is designed to reduce costs of employee absences and simplify administration for compliance with FMLA.

Three insurers were among 12 organizations using Hyland Software’s OnBase were honored at the company’s annual conference in Las Vegas.

The acquisition of San Antonio-based Alamo expands Confie Seguros' presence beyond its platform in California.

The insurer plans to offer more than 250 new entrepreneurial opportunities throughout the region.

The healthcare insurer hopes its network professionals will use the feedback from the rating to improve their levels of care.

ImageRight credits quick implementation and ROI as factors influencing its latest wins.

The latest version adds thought leadership in SOA and expands coverage of SOA quality, mashups and more.

Bank holding companies see increase in insurance revenue.

Rater says balance sheet issues to become more acute.