In a 67-32 vote, the Senate passed the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013; industry associations respond.

‘AutoLink’ technology intended to help manage and streamline physical damage appraisal process.

Imperial Fire & Casualty Selects Innovation Group Products

Combined ratios fall; increased scrutiny, regulatory changes and political uncertainty rank among top concerns.

Bolt Platform is expected to enable 8,000 Citizens agents to provide multiple private market quotes.

‘DriveAbility 2.0 Score’ to offer version equipped with GPS.

A series of nine massive-open-online classes now is open for enrollment and free to anyone.

Insurer uses text messaging, a new app featuring social capabilities and good-natured competition to attract new customers.

WellPoint added 500,000 new members since Obamacare enrollment began and while they are older and sicker than current members, CEO isn’t worried about the risk pool.

Fewer people are shopping for auto insurance, declining 4 percent in the 12 months ended June 2013, compared to all of 2012, according to TransUnion’s "Auto Insurance Shopping Index."

In the next three to four years, apps will no longer simply be confined to smartphones and tablets, but will impact a wider set of devices, from home appliances to cars and wearable devices, says Gartner research director.

Network technology and application/database security top the list, according to a survey from Novarica.

‘Life Waiver Tools’ to assist in the processing and adjudication of waiver-of-premium claims.

Reforms, supported by Obama administration, would increase premiums.

HB 2662, introduced for the 2014 legislative session, would authorize insurers to conduct all transactions with policyholders over the Internet.

Products intended to enable streamlined product development and improved customer services.

Risk Administration Services Selects Tropics Software Technologies

IT infrastructure managers must simultaneously capture the next rounds of efficiencies, accelerate the transition to next-generation infrastructure, reduce risks, and improve organizational execution.

Cloud may replace many on-premises functions.

Ninety-five percent of payers say publicly funded HIEs are struggling with flawed business models and are not providing meaningful connectivity.