Insurer revamps website with research and tools to help employers manage the issue of absence administration.

New figures from PCI and ISO reveal a 62% gain in net income for P&C insurers.

New report highlights best practices for ensuring that projects come in on budget.

A.M. Best affirms AIG’s P&C and life/health subsidiaries; Moody's affirms Fireman's Fund intercompany pool; Fitch affirms Lloyd's of London.

IIABA says removal of uncertainty going forward is key as President Obama signs extension of existing rates

With all the reports about how much insurers plan to spend on technology in 2011, little has been written about the impetus behind the decision. For carriers focused on compliance with regulatory bodies (which comprises the bulk of insurers), the strongest incentive for technology investments is risk management.

Association will focus first and foremost on working with regulators on implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Fitch’s methodology is based on strategy/franchise strength, sensitivity to the insurance pricing cycle, earnings performance, and funding and capital.

Despite popular opinions, many firms continue to take a smart approach to SOA.

Throughout the United States, arson, motor vehicle theft, larceny-theft fell and burglary all decreased this year, says FBI.

Vendors serving the insurance industry make analyst's year-end list.

Treasury secretary testified before Congress yesterday, saying that the bailout will show a "positive return."

It's illegal to text while driving in most U.S. states. Yet a study by researchers at the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) that tracked four states’ claims activities before and after such laws were passed finds no reductions in crashes after laws take effect.

New report details principles of document management in insurance.

Guidewire ClaimCenter enabled Everest National to capture more and better data, and provide better operational reports and on-line management tools.

After procedural hurdles held up the vote for much of the day, the House reconvened in the evening to settle the terms.

New life insurance premiums sold through banks in Q3 2010 hit $512 million, up from $225 million in Q3 2008.

By streamlining and enhancing IT operations, Chartis already has recouped about $127 million in infrastructure savings.

Regulatory, economic uncertainty cloud life and annuity carriers’ growth potential, making delivery of new products, cost cutting now mandatory, notes Ernst & Young report.

Insurers may want to take heed of these trends and incorporate them into their own customer experience strategies.