New research finds that incorporating analytics into governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) initiatives offers organizations the opportunity to capitalize on improved operational efficiencies.

Association says proposed changes to the arbitration system are unfair.

Letter asks senators to scuttle Insurance Information Act

Tim Owen will be responsible for leading product management across Sircon’s carrier, agency and broker customer segments.

Based on their banking colleagues experiences with the implementation of the Basel II accord, Aon recommends European insurers ready themselves for Solvency II long before 2012.

The transition to the global use of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may create dramatic change in insurance products, investment strategies, risk management and M&A activities.

The prospect of an optional federal charter for insurers gets another airing.

Needham, Mass. - In June 2008, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposal to reclassify the annuity products referred to as fixed indexed annuities or equity indexed annuities (indexed annuities) as securities. New research from Needham, Mass.-based TowerGroup Inc. finds that this proposal has far-reaching implications for the insurance companies and agents selling the products.

As IT infrastructures become more complex, carriers look to a mix of new technologies and old methodologies.

Leasing Equipment Answer Capital Preservation

As providers seek to improve patient satisfaction and associated business outlook, many are turning to electronic health records as one way to become more efficient and improve their operations.

Congress holds hearing on the regulation of long-term care insurance.

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.

Insurance Information Act Presses On The controversial effort to establish a federal insurance advisory clears a legislative hurdle.

Expanded Role for RRGs Elicits Concern Insurers raise hackles as the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act moves out of committee.

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

The action was taken in response to emerging concerns expressed by state regulators and The Securities & Insurance Licensing Association (SILA) advisory board members regarding the potential for conflict of interest between Kaplan and SILA.

Common reference model for straight-through processing provides a framework for implementation of standards to streamline annuity processing.

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators is looking to derail the establishment of a federal insurance office.

The legislation would offer local governments grants to enhance building codes.