Security risk

Agencies react to HealthSpring’s acquisition plan; S&P affirms negative outlook of Markel Corp., revises view of UnitedHealth; Fitch affirms Humana.

Latest Fortran Builder release includes more features from Fortran 2003 and an improved random number generator.

Leading property/casualty insurers use CDC data when messaging the importance of safe driving to their policyholders; and insurance aggregators such as Insureme.com deliver the CDC message of safe driving in their promotional campaigns.

CSC report examines the biggest pain points for providers and hospitals.

A hallmark of the financial reform law, President Obama's delay in naming the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's director could hurt its ability to get off the ground.

How do increased automation and the advent of “swarms” fit in an industry that seriously values its personal interactions and relationships?

FM Global report reveals why certain people and organizations shrug off threats, risk.

CellControl and IronBridge Partners team to deliver actuarially supported premium discount programs to parties using CellControl’s distracted-while-driving solutions.

On fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, group urges Congress to adopt Homeowners Defense Act.

As the IASB prepares new accounting rules for insurance, GNAIE urges retention of existing standard.

The insurer lost data containing customers’ identity, bank account and credit card information and details of their insured assets.

Perhaps the answer is to take user-empowered networking and secure it with user empowerment.

Moody’s affirms AEGON N.V.’s debt ratings and A.M. Best assigns rating to MetLife’s issuance of $3 billion in senior unsecured debt.

Major European insurance CFOs request more balanced capital rules.

Senate Banking chair discusses highs and lows of fight to revamp system.

ILS indices realized 13% annual investment return thanks to mark-to-market gains across all perils, says Aon Benfield Securities report.

Academics and security vendors say they uncovered Windows vulnerabilities months ago; what did Microsoft know?

Meadowbrook was listed as "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" in Metropolitan Detroit for the sixth consecutive year.

Premiums volume grows, but underwriting profitability dips in second quarter.

A new study says the risk from tropical storms threatens economic development in the Caribbean.