Ernst & Young survey finds that 75% of respondents are concerned with possible reprisal from employees who have left their organizations.

Survey finds liquidity issues are receiving renewed attention in wake of the financial crisis.

Seniors lobby fights efforts to send Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act back to committee

House Financial Services Committee sends two pieces of financial services reform legislation to House floor.

The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers says the bill “needs clarification regarding the role of brokers in state exchanges on several fronts," particularly defined compensation models and the role they would play as exchange navigators.

Enteros and Xen Optimization Group join the group, which supports partners in reselling their solutions and providing their consulting and support services on Neptuny’s capacity planning solution.

Insurance and reinsurance sectors should pay attention to emerging markets in order to stay strong through the economic recovery, say Swiss Re economists.

Annuities are considered a volatile segment, while life insurance products have remained “remarkably stable” during the economic crisis, notes Conning Research and Consulting.

After several dismal quarters, the U.S. IT job market will improve, says Robert Half International, with the most notable hiring predicted in the East North Central and South Atlantic states.

Boston-based research and advisory firm, launches a new service dedicated to the Indian financial services space.

Leahy inserts amendment into health care reform legislation.

Donations from IBM and Prima Solutions drive ACORD framework advances.

As carriers work to consolidate platforms and eliminate silos, strategic opportunities unfold to employ business intelligence.

Recent deals for technology software and services

BUSINESS ANALYTICS FOR MID-SIZED INSURERS

Insurance Networking News would like to congratulate the following select number of nominees, whose innovation deserves special recognition. Watch for their stories in upcoming issues of Insurance Networking News and online at www.insurancenetworking.com.

Social network analysis can help insurers understand networks often connected to criminal behavior.

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

INN is proud to present the 2009 INNovator Awards, recognizing key advances in the use of technology and practices in the insurance industry.

Fitch affirms State Farm and Principal Financial Group, while A.M. Best downgrades Kinsgway Financial.