The target of growing dissatisfaction among some agents, property/casualty insurer sees development of its agency force as an ongoing imperative.

Amazon, Apple, Google, HP, Microsoft and Research In Motion will now provide app developers with Web links or otherwise inserted text that discloses the personal data policy for the app prior to download.

Claims management solution to support specialty insurer’s goal of increasing efficiency, reducing costs.

A federal judge grants class-action status to plaintiffs in a suit that accuses Wells Fargo and QBE Insurance of inflating the cost of force-placed hazard insurance coverage by secretly paying themselves unearned commissions.

During a session at HIMSS12, Kaiser Permanente SVP and CIO Phil Fasano said that with $4 billion spent thus far on the project, the gravity of the undertaking is evident.

The presence of the U.S. conglomerate in the Thai market was confirmed by several sources in the insurance industry, including one who said Berkshire began doing business in the country in late December.

According to a new research report, carriers are willing to invest in some of the underwriting technologies and processes necessary to meet financial performance goals.

Speaking at the HIMSS12 Conference in Las Vegas, Aetna CEO, Chairman and President Mark Bertolini, said a reckoning for the traditional health insurance model is at hand.

Demographic shifts and technology demands are creating an increasingly amorphous consumer.

A convergence of tech forces are creating a “new norm” for insurance companies.

Jeremy Lin and confirmation bias: How analytics are finding a sure-fire way to upend the status quo.

Despite challenges related to regulations and economic conditions, a continued trend of low utilization contributed to strong 2011 operating results, according to A.M. Best.

Insurer selects iPipeline's iGo e-app and Data Services solutions to enable automated processes as well as increased access for producers.

Think tank Heartland Institute issues another hyperbolic statement, this time on leaked—and possibly fake—documents containing climate change information.

Forrester report outlines a four-year look at the mobility market in terms of proliferation, spending and challenges.

IntelliDrive enables fleet managers to improve driver safety and efficiency while reducing costs by leveraging technology.

The distracted driving battle goes on, as Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood proposes voluntary steps that would establish new safety criteria for hands-free calling, navigation and entertainment systems in new cars and trucks.

Annuity administration ITO contract worth $25 million extended; virtualized environment to increase flexibility, generate savings.

CNA, Marsh & McLennan and Montpelier Re also among those to release 2011 figures in the past week.

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