Security risk

Group says federal oversight will undermine state-based consumer protection laws.

Recent survey results show companies lack transparency needed to prevent insider threats.

In spite of a down economy, actuaries and risk experts show no real changes to their risk management approach, notes survey.

In a letter to Congressional leaders, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner made it clear that the government is serious about revamping the nation’s financial regulatory system.

Letter may shift long-running debate about flood insurance program.

Loss of deductions would be harmful, industry says.

The Insurance Information Institute says the industry’s present capital position is stronger than before any of the major catastrophic events over the past quarter century.

GE's micro-holographic discs could allow all data on a computer to be stored on a single disc that can be read by a DVD-like player.

The Washington Legal Foundation says a set of rules adopted by the NAIC that requires insurers to disclose information related to climate change serves mainly to promote the ideological objectives of global warming activists.

Employer webinar series designed to provide information on rapidly changing and complex compliance regulations.

America's Health Insurance Plans is one of five organizations supporting a cut in the annual health care spending growth rate.

A new study cites improvements in producer licensing but says challenges remain in market conduct examinations.

The measures are designed to reduce the duplication of efforts and costs for regional insurers.

Mary Schapiro last Friday came out in favor of the plan outlined earlier in the week by FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair.

INN issues a call for nominations for its award program recognizing excellence, leadership and professional performance among women in insurance.

Insurance executives and regulators consider the costs and regulations required to expand coverage at roundtable discussion.

At a hearing Wednesday, FDIC Chair Sheila Bair suggested the creation of a systemic risk council composed of existing regulators that would have the "teeth" to intervene when necessary.

In a move to head off creation of a government insurance plan, health carriers agree in principle to reduce rates for women.

The current economy is affecting new car buying and decisions about coverage on older vehicles, a trend that raises important insurance and maintenance considerations.

Given the reporting reforms sure to come out of the financial crisis, now is the perfect time for insurers to start making their data center greener.