Research finds millenials are more open to leaving employee sponsored plans and most consumers want help selecting ancillary benefits.

Both promotions focus on the data side of the organization.

The nation’s largest health insurer is using big data and advanced analytics for financial analysis, fraud and waste monitoring, cost management, pharmacy benefit management, clinical improvements and more.

The commercial lines carrier is the latest insurer to start a venture capital fund supporting insurance technology startups.

Lufthansa is facing possible financial claims from the families of victims, which legal experts have estimated at around $350 million.

Innovations in security will be aimed at fortifying cloud services, big data, wireless communication and the Internet of Things (IoT), according to Frost & Sullivan.

IBM has been trying to lure customers to its analytics business with data from partners.

A State Street survey finds insurance companies are more likely to be further along in becoming “data innovators” than their financial services counterparts.

When bad or unexpected or unusual things happen, the computer gives up control and hands it back to the now woefully unprepared occupant.

The superintendent of the state Department of Financial Services, said insurers must provide the information by April 27 and submit to examinations by the agency; 160 life, health and property & casualty insurers are affected.

The global insurer is the first insurance industry member of the U-M's Mobility Transformation Center Affiliate program

Progressive's decision to charge Snapshot drivers more if their driving data indicates higher risk has started the industry down a road of data-driven adverse selection.

CEO Glenn Renwick has said Snapshot could help the company encourage safer behavior and retain the most valuable customers.

What are the core software components in a big data solution that delivers analytics? Although requirements certainly vary from project to project, here are ten software building blocks found in many big data rollouts.

P&C carrier uses Valen Analytics’ data and predictive modeling to manage and drive underwriting profitability.

For mid-tier insurers, happy and productive agents are a competitive imperative. Rob Shoenfelt, CIO of Celina Insurance Group, discusses agent-facing apps and the challenge of finding and keeping staff in smaller markets.

The FAA has awarded 48 waivers for commercial drone use under a program created by Congress to allow flights while the agency completes more formal regulations.

The new auto insurance aggregation site is intended to offer California drivers quick and simple access to multiple auto insurance quotes.

Canadian P&C insurer intends to consolidate and update billing operations and launch new products and services over the web.

New Zealand’s largest general insurance provider takes on core systems transformation to improve customer service and speed to market.