Technology
Technology
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Fitch estimates that capital (and reserves) needed to support the variable annuity business in the United States has increased by up to $15 billion during 2008.
October 24 -
The site is designed to provide easy navigation and access to ACE Westchesters online quote-and-bind facility specifically tailored for its key inland marine product offerings.
October 24 -
At INN's Insurance Business Analytics conference last week, insurers weighed how best to implement and leverage business analytics.
October 24 -
TowerGroup points to economic, market and regulatory volatility as the No. 1 business driver for financial institutions.
October 23 -
Attorney General of the State of New York sends a letter to AIG CEO stating that the insurer take action on exec payments.
October 23 -
Kaiser Permanente announced it has 22 hospitals, serving 4.8 million members, using electronic health records (EHR).
October 23 -
Aetna members will be able to log into their Aetna PHR and transfer information to a new HealthVault account.
October 23 -
Survey results from Fiserv Insurance Solutions also reveal that the top three most important technologies for insurers are service-oriented architecture, business process management and data accessibility layer technology.
October 22 -
After a trying third-quarter for the industry, insurers need to contemplate their risk management culture.
October 22 -
Insurance.coms RateWatch for Car Insurance found that the lowest car insurance quotes, on average, were up 3% over the previous quarter.
October 22 -
If the stock market doesnt recover from steep losses precipitated in recent weeks, the surplus decline could approach $80 billion, or 15%, by the end of the year, according to global professional services firm Towers Perrin.
October 21 -
The Annual State of the Market Report included a new feature this year, a compilation of organizations that excelled at providing value to the business community.
October 21 -
The majority PricewaterhouseCoopers' survey respondents said they could do more to reduce the chance of future industry instability. However, the survey also revealed a desire for greater transparency to accurately measure exposure to risk.
October 20 -
Insurers have until November to weigh in on proposed annuities changes.
October 20 -
A letter to the SEC chairman says calls to suspend fair value accounting are misguided.
October 20 -
Porticos Insight is designed to enable proactive provider workforce and network intelligence improvements.
October 20 -
Three insurers were among 12 organizations using Hyland Softwares OnBase were honored at the companys annual conference in Las Vegas.
October 20 -
ImageRight credits quick implementation and ROI as factors influencing its latest wins.
October 17 -
Bank holding companies see increase in insurance revenue.
October 17 -
Rater says balance sheet issues to become more acute.
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