According to Fitch Ratings, the company’s U.S. life insurance subsidiaries currently maintain capital levels in excess of regulatory minimums.

Guy Carpenter says enhanced risk modeling is important for insurers seeking growth in emerging markets.

ISO expands predictive analytics offerings with software designed to incorporate property-specific features into segmenting and rating process.

The U.S. domestic professional and domestic specialty surplus lines’ 2012 underwriting performance fell below P&C’s performance for the first time in more than a decade, according to A.M. Best.

Verne Global and Datapipe sign on to deliver renewably powered computing for RMS’ exposure, risk management environment.

As MetLife moves into the final stages of review, Prudential said it is reviewing a potential federal appeal, which the company has 30 days to file.

As costs, regulatory and technological inhibitors fall away, insurance industry laggards could face threat from mispricing, according to recent Aite Group report.

Upgrades to the risk monitoring software are designed to strengthen investment compliance checks and provide users with an improved interface.

Insurers are developing the technology to embed actuarial tools into an integrated risk and finance architecture, according to a recent report from Accenture.

For the previous two reauthorizations, Congress waited until the last minute to approve. After yesterday’s hearing, it looks like 2013 will bring more of the same.

With the acquisition of the geographic risk technology company, LexisNexis picks up software to complement its data, analytics and linking capabilities.

When you look towards the future and preparing for what may come, it is clear you need to examine the next generation technologies and the people who will lead the industry. IT-oLogy Trends 2013 took on both issues and gave us all a glimpse into tomorrow.

While policy admin projects remain a top priority, twice as many large P&C carriers are investing in big data technology as last year.

Executives responding to a recent Accenture survey report shortages of talent in a number of areas, including risk business and data analytics, risk technologists and regulatory change program management.

New York is the first state to propose a comprehensive ban on force-placed insurance payments to banks.

New survey reveals optimism that the exchange format will create an environment with the best options, regardless of which carriers are present.

P&C carrier implements policy admin software across several more lines in an attempt to improve risk selection and enable real-time pricing.

In an assessment of how distribution trends reflect an increase in online sales, A.M. Best highlights continuing market consolidation.

Senate Banking Committee will examine the effects of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Act of 2012, which eliminated grandfather clauses that prevented premiums from rising for some properties.

Swiss Re’s global ranking highlights the threat of earthquakes and flooding to growing population centers in Asia, home to eight of the 10 most at-risk cities.