Security risk

New process designed to allow P&C insurers to offload bureau, state reporting in less than 30 days.

Report says an increasing number of insurers are outsourcing management of their general account investments to third party investment managers.

Allianz report highlights catastrophe-prone regions, climate change and the importance of preparedness.

Insurance association questions need for proposed solvency assessment tool as NAIC meets in Texas.

If perception of risk depends on how it’s described, we need to look closely at the descriptions before making risk-based insurance decisions.

Much like how SOX spurred IT spend at the beginning of the last decade, the federal health care reform law is sparking a similar trend.

Berkshire Chairman’s visit to India coincides with expanded insurance operations on Subcontinent, but says foreign ownership cap will limit further investment.

Economy will be seriously altered after $309 billion in losses, but may be diffused against the country’s global market position.

A year ago today, as President Obama signed the landmark Affordable Care Act into law, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) probably did not envision being in the center of a firestorm over its ultimate governance. But state regulators in Texas this week and next for the NAIC’s 2011 Spring Annual Meeting are indeed finding their industry-related activities under question from a consumers’ group.

Michael McRaith weighs in on the status of the Affordable Care Act, and its impact on insurers.

Car manufacturers and consumer electronics giants are working together on a connectivity standard, but seem to be ignoring vehicle and data security.

The Group of North American Insurance Enterprises exclusively focuses on accounting and solvency issues.

Due to “underachievement” in certain areas, the head of its P&C arm receives partial payout, while AIG chief Benmosche receives complete bonus.

Insurers release claims estimates in wake of earthquake and tsunami.

Although often an elusive target by SIUs, these cases prove that greed leads to sloppy actions that leave fraudsters open to being caught.

Insurers may openly welcome Obama’s pick for FIO chief, but risks remain in the rule-making process.

Without disclosing the exact scope of the breach, RSA indicated that it is a serious and far-reaching threat.

Michael McRaith was picked by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to run the newly created office.

Appeals Court upholds dismissal of shareholder lawsuit against company directors and executives.

OnStar and other remote services provide many benefits, but also open the door to theft and vandalism.