Practice management

With overall predicted losses topping $10 billion, insurers’ mobile teams and technologies may need to remain in hard-hit areas as three more tropical storms line up behind Gustav.

Consumers are increasingly reliant on the Internet as a channel to research and learn more about auto insurance, according to a new report.

The company's chief claims officer says the claims function has evolved in such a way that it now requires more sophisticated technical expertise and the ability to coordinate diverse and complex information systems.

Replacing its existing system, Kaiser is betting that Pegasystems’ Customer Process Manager for Healthcare packaged solution will drive first-call resolution rates.

Chicago-based broker pays $1.75 billion to acquire British reinsurer.

Newark, N.J. — A new research report from Prudential Financial Inc. finds an increase in the average cost of long-term care ranging from 5% to 13%, varying by type of service, in the past two years alone. The findings are significant in light of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, which estimates that by 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million, comprising approximately 20% of the U.S. population.

Forrester Research lists service-oriented architecture (SOA), business process management (BPM), mobility and X Internet as trends that will drive a dramatic change in technology adoption and use.

Agents in Kentucky and Ohio can take advantage of pre-qualification tool, status on related lines of business.

As a result of the acquisition, iPipeline will provide an end-to-end offering for point of sale applications.

The companies will work together to offer insurance advice and one-year of homeowners insurance coverage to the Anders-Beatty family of Richland Center, Wis.

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The Chicago vendor is endorsed by the Independent Health Insurance Agent Association (IHIAA) for its suite of quote engines, agent Web sites, e-mail autoresponders and lead management systems.

Results for the SMART Registry will be measured by tracking changes in clinical indicators and reviewing feedback from physicians and their provider surveys.

A survey of driving habits shows that annual mileage driven on American roads is declining, mainly because of a reduction in discretionary use of vehicles.

A new report says because of their ubiquity, producers must strive to make their portals exceptional.

Health insurer expands an online community of healthcare information sharing.

Northbrook, Ill. — A unique marketing initiative by Allstate Insurance Co. will expand its Allstate Green electronic payment option initiative to eight states, make good on local green promises and leave its mark as a corporation that cares about the environment.

The intent of the products is to provide business users with flexible content management in a collaborative, yet controlled environment.

Regional and niche carriers can use the Web to form closer bonds with their customers and reach target markets nationally.

A Florida-based insurer turned to a document management system to dramatically enhance the quality of its documents.