Policy adminstration

Ironshore will provide commercial property catastrophe insurance on an excess and surplus basis for risks located in the state of New York.

Norvax Inc. feels the three executives will bring a wealth of business insight and knowledge to the growing company.

The Southfield, Mich.-based specialty property/casualty insurance holding company's goal is to better convey its full range of services in a user-friendly format.

Guidewire’s ClaimCenter completely replaces Main Street America’s three legacy claims systems.

New York Life and MetLife are two insurers making changes to their Web sites to satisfy and educate customers.

The impact of an IASB global insurance standard on systems, data, pricing and capital management will be “life-changing,” says Ernst & Young practice leader.

Advisen-RIMS' "Broker Services and Remuneration Study" shows buyers driving brokers toward services, and moving from commission to fees.

Michael Shunney will oversee annuity wholesaler productivity and lead development of Sun Life’s distribution operations.

Commercial insurer adds overseas worker, customized North American environmental liability coverage options.

BB&T plans to consolidate the UnionBanc Insurance Services offices in San Rafael and Roseville, Calif. into "BB&T-Tanner Insurance" in Pleasanton and Stockton, Calif.

Guangdong is the joint venture's sixth branch, following its entry into Beijing, Jiangsu, Shandong, Shanghai and Zhejiang.

The Liberty Mutual/Safeco pairing marries technological savvy with a strong regional distribution network.

The evolution of technologies such as Web conferencing, instant messaging and portals offered as software-as-a-service applications will enable small and medium-sized businesses to transform into global trading partners, according to IBM.

Liberty Mutual Group will become the fifth-largest U.S. property/casualty insurer based on combined 2007 direct written premium of $26.2 billion.

Insurers need to rethink their approach to annuity market penetration.

The Institute for Business & Home Safety plans to construct the Insurance Center for Building Safety Research with funds from its insurer and reinsurer members.

By 2013, enterprise spending on Web 2.0 technologies will reach $4.6 billion globally, according to a new report from Forrester Research Inc.

LoriAnn Lowery will assume her new position April 27.

Zurich North America Commercial will capture efficiencies in targeted areas and reduce approximately 4% of the staff that supports the business division, primarily in non-market-facing roles.

Product commoditization and decreasing customer loyalty is forcing insurers to improve their customer relationship management (CRM) strategies.