PCI lists 21 states discussing legislation that would allow drivers to use electronic insurance IDs on smart devices.

The IT job market added 73,500 new jobs in January, according to BLS data from Janco. Even with the unemployment rate rising to 7.9 percent, the number of new jobs for IT professionals is now at levels high enough for IT mid-level manager and developers to say IT is in full recovery mode, according to analysis from Janco Associates.

New LIMRA survey finds employment-based pension plan options declining while opportunities abound for financial services industry.

One of the largest insurance agencies in Wisconsin grows with the acquisition of Burkart-Heisdorf.

Metlife, Allstate and GEICO received the best scores for Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, respectively.

New product releases from IBM and EMC attempt to deliver on the promise of big data security.

In midst of purchase, CEO shares company goal of generating at least 20 percent of operating earnings from emerging markets by 2016.

New John Hancock research indicates that lower price options increase purchase interest in long-term care (LTC) insurance among 45-65 year olds, especially at younger ages.

Net income for the quarter dropped nearly $200 million despite a rise in enrollment.

PCI commends Attorney General Schneiderman as insurers have been able to pay Sandy claims within an average of 20 days.

Insurer working with Command Investigations, which will provide SIU, anti-fraud services and investigative services.

Job descriptions for the business intelligence analysts that will pave your way to smarter, more efficient operations.

Increases pushed by above-average losses, diminished investment returns and receding reserve releases, Marsh says.

Company execs discuss the declining hardware market and PaaS offerings currently in beta testing.

IIABNY also recognizes three other insurers with annual awards.

Provider adds cloud capabilities to its policy, billing, rating and intelligence products.

Although the industry sectors share challenges, including the continuing weak global recovery, Moody's says life insurers will be the most impacted by a slow growth environment, given that their products are often discretionary purchases. Low interest rates will also weigh on life insurers' margins.

Personal and commercial P&C insurers say data capture and transformation into useful information has become a critical differentiator of performance within the marketplace, according to a new survey.

Novarica survey identifies longer-term threats and opportunities for both P&C and life/annuity insurers.

Insurer's field staff will receive tablets preloaded with RC Inspection in attempt to improve field data collection.