Code of practice for risk management is designed to govern principles, models and processes.

Industry will fight regulatory battles on several fronts, association head warns.

The retirement solutions association new service is designed to provide implementers of the STP Standards Initiative with an easy-to-use tool to expedite the testing of electronic data messages against a neutral, standard reference system.

In light of the financial services meltdown, a report says insurers should augment their governance, risk management and compliance capabilities to prepare for coming regulatory changes.

Insurer voting is in progress as INN and Celent partner on INN’s 3rd annual ranking of tech solution providers.

Association letter says that financial crisis reaffirms efficacy of state-based regulation.

The association says the role of rating agencies in financial meltdown warrants consideration.

TowerGroup points to economic, market and regulatory volatility as the No. 1 business driver for financial institutions.

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.

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

ACORD, the insurance standards body, contends brokers and supervisors can advance their new solvency regime efforts by utilizing existing standards for data and information flow, internally and externally.

Participants say the initiative will provide significant improvements for insurers using ACORD standards.

SEC chief says new oversight a necessity.

The extension of the plan, which was set to expire today, will allow the program to continue operating under its current terms through March 6, 2009.

Gina Boone will serve as the company’s chief legal officer, providing direction and oversight to regulatory and compliance initiatives.

The Association for Insurance Compliance Professionals has elected its 2008-2009 board of directors.

A free online service provides necessary state-by-state hurricane-related bulletins and department of insurance compliance information.

Bill seeks to redress perceived tax advantage for foreign-based reinsurers.

Life insurance association says market turmoil underscores need for regulatory changes.