Security risk

While Europe's Basel II regulations are still just for banks, insurers should take note and begin to prepare, as many of the changes may likely come to affect them in the near future.

Tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety dictate that very small cars generally can't protect people in crashes as well as bigger, heavier models.

The CORE initiative seeks to build industry consensus on the tightening of the HIPAA standards to streamline health care financial/administrative transactions.

Vulnerability of U.S. infrastructure could mean disaster.

Company says legislation an improvement on past optional federal charter proposals.

A new survey from Aon Consulting reveals that nearly 60% of employers surveyed expect their overall health care costs to rise because of the COBRA subsidy.

Solution provider’s risk modeling and analytic services helped rating agencies and bond investors price, model risk profiles.

Carriers expanding offerings to account for rise of piracy.

The president of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents contends that there are opportunities hidden in the challenges stemming from the current state of the economy.

Industry conferences shy away from vendor-led sessions.

Penalty and fee hikes, as well as fingerprinting requirements were not included in the final budget passed by lawmakers.

Instant messages, text messages, blogs and wikis are some of the culprits contributing to content management difficulties.

Fans and critics of the new legislation weigh in after formal introduction.

Former CEO says risk management culture withered after his tenure ended.

Bill intends to protect elderly consumers from fraud.

Insurers say an Optional Federal Charter (OFC) will streamline distribution channels, lower administrative costs and provide more product choices and pricing options for policyholders.

Commissioners’ Mandate Rests on Unfounded Fears

Reinsurers used to operate on experience, intuition and a handshake.

As the issue of a federal charter for insurers once again engulfs Capitol Hill, the chance of a separate deal for life insurers.

Exclusive to INN: Ara Trembly, among industry thought leader contributors.