Insurers included on the Financial Stability Board's list of global systemically important insurers (G-SIIs) could see a modest improvement in their credit profiles due to the higher risk and capital management standards imposed on them, according to Fitch Ratings.

American International Group Inc. and Allianz SE are among insurers deemed systemically important by global financial rule makers, meaning they may face tougher capital standards and tighter regulation.

Minnesota Department of Commerce finds agents’ dismissal for failing to achieve sales quota violates state laws.

Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and 15 other insurers set to participate in New York’s Health Benefits Exchange.

The decision announced last week by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to conduct a market study of add-on financial products is raising one or two eyebrows within the industry.

New capabilities designed to enable an improved view of risk, regulatory requirements, and assist companies in investment decision-making.

Sixty-eight percent of financial services firms say that their industry is now riskier or just as risky as it was in 2007, according to the “2013 Makovsky Wall Street Reputation Study,” which was conducted by Echo Research.

Cost cutting no longer top concern; IT infrastructure and analytics lead investment areas, while interest in M&A declined, according to new KPMG survey.

In finalizing the designations, the council expanded upon the reasons why these two companies were selected.

The council now has 30 days to schedule a hearing, according to the insurer.

Delaying the health insurance employer mandate mostly affects employers, experts say; health insurers continue to focus on exchanges.

The White House on the evening of July 2, in a blog posting from Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to the President, announced it will suspend for one year reporting requirements in 2014 for larger employers to demonstrate compliance with a mandate to offer employees health insurance coverage, and not enforce financial penalties for larger employers that fail to comply until 2015, one year later than authorized in the Affordable Care Act.

Florida Commission certifies AIR’s latest models for residential and commercial residential properties in the state.

Surveys from Towers Watson and IIS describe global insurance executives’ concerns and find much consistency across nations.

The insurer's vice chairman responds directly to a regulator's claim that insurers use captives to alleviate capital requirements.

State insurance regulators were among those who attended a private meeting hosted by the Federal Housing Finance Agency about alleged kickbacks and price gouging.

FIO emphasizes global responsibilities and opportunity for growth.

Comply solution designed to enable insurers to manage risk by automating regulatory change management processes.

Board members should raise nine critical questions when discussing technology strategy with IT and business managers.

SmartAdvisor designed to simplify medical reporting for meeting state compliance requirements.