Witnesses tell House committee that cross-state sales would reduce the number of uninsured.

The annual insurance technology conference saw shifting trends, but issues from the past remain a challenge.

National Association of Insurance Commissioners affirms the need for producers in state health insurance exchanges, and the appropriateness of compensating them in several ways for their services.

Last week, HHS issued proposed regs requiring health insurers seeking to increase their premium rates by 10% or more will have to notify the state and government.

Starting in September, insurers will have to publicly post proposed rate increases for the small group and individual markets.

On day two of the INN Newscast covering the 2011 ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum, Shane McCullough, ACORD’s chief enterprise architect in charge of ACORD’s Framework initiative, shares how standards users can benefit from the Framework’s latest advancements.The INN Newscast team also takes a peek inside a couple of sessions that take a realistic look at the upside—and the downside—of emerging technologies.Finally, insurance carrier attendees identify their top technology initiatives for 2011.

Program to provide excess, umbrella forms for agricultural liability exposures.

Vertafore, BOLT Insurance Agency among companies recognized in annual ranking.

The 2011 ACORD/LOMA Systems Forum began Sunday with vendors concentrating on familiar themes, but also placing more emphasis on mobile tech than in previous years.

Insurance Networking News is proud to present its INN Newscast. This special video edition brings you exclusive coverage from day one of the 2011 ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum in San Diego.Broadcast includes: • LOMA SVP Jeff Hasty discusses the life and annuity industry’s current challenges.• Monique Hesseling, head of personal lines/small commercial segment development for Zurich and the chairperson of the ACORD Standards Committee, breaks down the organizational changes at ACORD and what this means for insurers. • Attendees answer the question: Where within your own organization have you seen the most benefits from standards use? 

Insurers, government message caution as warm Atlantic waters are predicted to contribute to an active hurricane season.

Pending capital requirements are altering business strategies of European-owned U.S. life subsidiaries.

Niche brokers and insurers should view telematics as a market differentiator, and auto insurers should think of as a means to meet impending legislation.

Most everyone agrees they are needed, but the practicalities are the 800-pound gorilla in the room.

However, women could buy a rider covering abortions, but at their own expense.

COBRAAnswers.com intended to provide business owners with everything needed to take charge of their own COBRA administration.

Financial modeling software designed to help insurers better meet regulatory, rating agency and competitive challenges.

Part of the initiative calls for greater cooperation between the Department of Homeland Security and businesses on cyber-risk mitigation.

Insurers applaud House Financial Services Committee’s vote but bill still faces several hurdles before it becomes law.

Against state-by-state challenges and plans for state-owned exchanges, health care reforms not yet having a negative impact on insurers, notes health secretary.