Definitions and interpretations aside, an effective SOA deployment can lay the groundwork for cloud formations.

New report details value proposition for using semantic Web technologies.

S&P keeps MetLife on CreditWatch with negative implications, A.M. Best, Fitch and S&P all update ratings on Everest Re.

A survey ranks the underwriting processes most-influenced by technology, and the ways improving underwriting ops can aid collaboration.

Survey shows parents willing to support graduated driver licensing for younger motorists.

New York-based MetLife confirmed that it priced a 75 million common share offering at $42 a share (below yesterday’s closing price of $42.73), to raise $3.15 billion to help fund the cash portion of it acquisition of American International Group Inc.'s American Life Insurance Co. (Alico).

Insurers may be interested to learn of banks' similar quandary when debating the merits of implementing an emerging tech and selecting the right vendor for the job.

An apparent shift in criminals’ strategies toward poorly protected banking services should spark concern, but does it?

BlueWave Technology’s PipelineClaims solution will be part of Narragansett Bay Insurance Co.’s technology modernization project.

NICB says there has been a 527% increase in questionable auto glass claims so far this year compared to the first half of 2009.

North American insurers still troubled by transfer model of risk calculation.

ClaimCenter is designed to consolidate all of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho's claims systems into one for all lines of business.

Proposed legislation would impose new requirements on carriers, while they come under scrutiny from the NAIC, Veterans Affairs Department and New York State’s attorney general.

The Ontario-based P&C insurer will be Duck Creek’s first Canadian customer.

The companies will offer Mitchell’s SmartAdvisor bill review solution integrated with Aon iVOS claims technology to benefit the workers’ compensation industry.

The fourth annual INNovators Awards has been enhanced this year to include additional awards in three specific categories that recognize the full complement of insurance technology excellence across all aspects of the business.

Multi-year data shows that hybrids have a 6.5%—or $182 higher—average claim severity than gas-powered counterparts.

Some see too many agencies, each with its own agenda.

Accenture will develop, implement and manage a variety of applications to support the insurer’s Canadian operations.

The P&C industry remains financially strong, and is well positioned to handle future investment volatility, S&P says in its latest report.