Forrester Research lists service-oriented architecture (SOA), business process management (BPM), mobility and X Internet as trends that will drive a dramatic change in technology adoption and use.

A new reference model should hasten efforts by insurers to achieve straight-through processing.

New research finds that incorporating analytics into governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) initiatives offers organizations the opportunity to capitalize on improved operational efficiencies.

Based on recent survey results from Aon Consulting, actuaries expect costs to rise an average of 10.6% during 12-month rating periods starting this year between April and September.

Association says proposed changes to the arbitration system are unfair.

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Letter asks senators to scuttle Insurance Information Act

The Chicago vendor is endorsed by the Independent Health Insurance Agent Association (IHIAA) for its suite of quote engines, agent Web sites, e-mail autoresponders and lead management systems.

Results for the SMART Registry will be measured by tracking changes in clinical indicators and reviewing feedback from physicians and their provider surveys.

The planned acquisition of AIX Holdings follows two other acquisitions The Hanover has made in recent months to build out its product and service capabilities for its agent partners.

A survey of driving habits shows that annual mileage driven on American roads is declining, mainly because of a reduction in discretionary use of vehicles.

Washington - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offered some dire predictions today, stating that the Atlantic hurricane season will be more active than forecasters first predicted, with up to 10 hurricanes expected to form.

A new report says because of their ubiquity, producers must strive to make their portals exceptional.

Based on their banking colleagues experiences with the implementation of the Basel II accord, Aon recommends European insurers ready themselves for Solvency II long before 2012.

Health insurer expands an online community of healthcare information sharing.

Northbrook, Ill. — A unique marketing initiative by Allstate Insurance Co. will expand its Allstate Green electronic payment option initiative to eight states, make good on local green promises and leave its mark as a corporation that cares about the environment.

The transition to the global use of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may create dramatic change in insurance products, investment strategies, risk management and M&A activities.

The rate of claims may be down, but medical costs and permanent total claims across all industries, regions, and payroll sizes are increasing.

The companies have partnered to provide an end-to-end predictive analytics solution targeted specifically for the property/casualty industry.

IBM has received commitments from certain shareholders to tender their shares to the contemplated offer, which represent approximately 10% of ILOG's issued share capital.