Policy adminstration

Mark Arning succeeds Thomas Warga, who retires after 36 years of service.

The Chicago-based insurer issued a client bulletin to provide healthcare managers with risk management guidance on responding to serious medical errors.

The new operation, to be called Pacific Life Re, provides reinsurance solutions to insurance and annuity providers in the United Kingdom Ireland and insurers in selected markets in Asia.

Zurich launches technology-focused Web site to support distributors in working with the fast-moving industry.

Connecture announces a series of planning guide webinars on sales process automation for health insurance executives.

The new version of ASP-delivered litigation management and review software is based on feedback from users.

Insurers are implementing strategies—that include technology—to identify, classify, protect and manage sensitive information.

Travelers, Nationwide, The Big I and The Council are fostering a comprehensive, private-market approach to improve the affordability and availability of coastal wind storm insurance for homeowners.

A new study says that ill effects of mergers and acquisitions, such as executive turnover, can last a decade.

A CPCU, Fitzgerald brings commercial lines experience to the Celent lineup of analysts.

Two-thirds of early adopters say governance is lacking, yet is the key to success.

Stamford, Conn.-based professional services firm Towers Perrin is looking for data submissions for its 2008 Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Survey, which chronicles D&O liability insurance purchasing trends.

New research from Conning Research and Consulting says the property/casualty industry should be able to withstand the current price deterioration affecting insurers.

Adjuster’s Manual Trip Plans Now Can be Automated RouteDirector lets insurers optimize adjuster appointments, cut costs.

iPipeline Raises $18 Million In Series A Financing Investment plans include expansion of sales and marketing efforts with carriers and distributors.

The P&C company opens a new office in Charlotte to serve independent agents in North Carolina.

Celent: Insurers Can Improve the State Filing Process Insurers take action to improve their state filing process, and technology is a key contributor.

Ward Cites Top Performers in P&C, Life/Health Carriers recognized for balancing technology deployment, expense management and customer service.

Catherine Weatherford announced that she will be leaving the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to pursue another professional career.

WIAA Installs 2008-2009 Officers and Directors The Western Insurance Agents Association offers membership to agents and brokers in California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.