Security risk

Economic disparity and global governance failures are central risks in the global risk landscape, exacerbating and driving a range of other risks, notes a report issued by the World Economic Forum.

After what seemed like a lull over the holidays, spammers are back at it with renewed gusto, and social networking sites offer fertile ground for growth.

Property/casualty insurers will need to leverage analytics to alleviate pinch from soft market and low investment returns, says Ernst & Young.

The forms are introduced in a new class of coverage in the advisory organization's Inland Marine Guide.

Underwriters had their work cut out for them last year trying to figure out these vehicular advancements.

Insurers may be interested to learn how one financial institution is combating sophisticated malware attacks.

All four agencies withdraw ratings of AIG subsidiary, Fitch affirms New York Life, Moody's affirms State Farm Life Insurance Co.

The IRS will not require insured plans to comply with nondiscrimination rules until further guidance has been issued.

IIABA says agent commissions should be excluded from calculations of non-claims costs.

How can insurers protect privacy when insureds place so little value on it?

TPG Capital acquired the residential and commercial property valuation technology provider.

National Insurance Producer Registry add states reaches 100-million transaction milestone.

We know mainframes can take a pounding, but they also need to be responsive and Web-aware.

Under the rule, ONC will select one organization to accredit entities wishing to become a health IT certification body.

In the year to come, popular sentiment will push wireless device growth in insurance/financial services, but increasing security problems will push back.

Despite the prevalence of the trusted adviser model, relationships are expensive and at low premium levels, not worth the investment.

Registration for Medicaid MU programs in 11 states started this week.

Moody's rates Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., Fitch affirms Northwestern Mutual Life, S&P removes State Auto from it CreditWatch list.

A combination of regulatory, political, and economic factors are set to create an uncertain environment for U.S. health care insurers, Moody's Investors Service says, leading to a continuation of the negative outlook for the industry.

The memorandum of understanding marks the first formal coordination effort between states and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.