The Governor of North Carolina, Bev Perdue, has signed into law House Bill 1305, legislation that makes statutory changes to the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association, commonly known as the Beach Plan.

A new survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) finds that many small business owners lack confidence in determining the health insurance that best fits their employees’ needs.

The Department of Health and Human Services issued an interim final rule on Aug. 19, 2009, establishing standards for notification of breaches of unsecured protected health information (PHI).

Nearly 60% of North American insurers plan on maintaining a budget at least consistent with 2008 spending, according to Forrester research.

State insurance commissioners suggest that reforms require everyone to purchase health insurance, much as states already require the purchase of auto insurance, but via the use of federal funding where appropriate.

International footprint across five continents reflects financial industry’s need for tighter control of financial transactions under difficult market conditions, company says.

Celent investigates insurers' tactical responses to the recession, finding the streamlining of processes to be their No. 1 focus.

The provider of enterprise financial management software has seen revenues that have doubled in each of the past two years.

After being withdrawn from the ACORD Forms Library in October 2008, ACORD 80 (Homeowner Application Form) is being reintroduced one year later.

Rule falls under HIPAA umbrella, effects breach of more than 500 individuals.

Administration releases details of plan to regulate credit default swaps.

A new report says insurers can take concrete steps now before new regulations take effect.

The creation of a National Institute of Finance would empower regulators with the tools needed to effectively enforce regulation.

Speaking at town hall meeting in New Hampshire, President enumerates reforms aimed at insurance companies.

The FASB's new plan, due Thursday, is considering a proposal to vastly widen the use of mark-to-market accounting so that it becomes the default method for valuing financial institutions.

AHIP chief says ultimate fate of reform efforts will be decided in August.

Know of an insurer, agency or brokerage that led or contributed to an innovative business application, innovation or project? Nominate them for the 3rd annual award program.

Insurers no longer need to meet two-year cutoff when transitioning asset-based products.

A new report claims inefficiencies in the IT and billing practices of insurers are ballooning health care costs.

List reveals an enlightening picture of what regulators are looking for—and finding—during market conduct compliance audits.