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Anthem amended the number of members and applicants affected by a compromised Web site to more than double the previously announced figure.

The boards believe the amendments would improve the comparability of fair value measurements presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

Standard Poor's Ratings Services issued a statement today charging that the fundamental structure of the U.K. life insurance sector is changing. Life insurers over the next few years will have to adapt their business models at both the local and European levels to accommodate changes due to economic weakness and regulatory changes, notes the rating agency. Market consolidation could accelerate and product economics could be reappraised, with renewed attention on distribution models, notes S&P.

Moody’s and S&P assign ratings to Penn Mutual's surplus notes while A.M. Best revises the Michigan Blues’ outlook, and removes Jackson National Life from under review.

In ruling, justices vote to uphold primary tenets of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

While the House is still expected to pass the bill, it's unclear if Democrats still have enough support to enact it.

The federal government wants to build a place where everyone feels safe online, but are they instead creating a tempting target for cybercriminals and other enemies?

The California health insurer notified about 230,000 members and insurance applicants that a Web site used to apply for individual health policies was compromised.

FM Global says the industry well capitalized to withstand potential strong storms.

INN announces the results of its fifth annual program recognizing the distinct and outstanding accomplishments and contributions of women in the insurance industry.

For every agency or industry participant that appeared to gain in the bill, there also was a significant downside.

Wide-ranging legislation creates a Federal Insurance Office with limited preemptive powers.

The resolution of issues means the bill is now complete and will return to the full House and Senate for votes next week, where it is expected to pass.

Purchase rates continue to climb as rates fall, according to a new report.

Report from Moody's Investors Service says small carriers may need to diversify or raise capital to meet pending requirements.

Short-term extension would keep the troubled National Flood Insurance Program operational until September.

S&P rates Genworth's senior notes, Moody's downgrades The Phoenix Cos. senior debt rating and A.M. Best revises State Auto’s outlook to negative.

A new tax on British insurance purchases creates a challenge for insurer IT departments to respond in a timely fashion.

Conferees yesterday couldn't agree to final language that would make it harder for federal regulators to preempt state consumer protection laws.

A constellation of insurance regulators and executives were on hand at the White House for an event marking the 90-day anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act.