John Coomber will replace Allianz CEO as chairman of the global insurance industry initiative.

Industry groups are pleased that a short-term compromise will make the extension viable until next Tuesday when voting may extend it until November 18.

Rules would establish state exchanges and implement standards related to reinsurance and risk adjustment.

Moms and dads of teen drivers endorse state-graduated driver laws and instructors, yet differ on how much they worry about their teen behind the wheel, and why.

Government panel says severity of economic burden will depend on global emissions growth and Canadian economic and population growth.

IVANS interface solution upgrades the carrier's mobile infrastructure, helps independent agents stay up-to-date.

The Department of Health and Human Services has extended public comment on two proposed rules—to establish state insurance exchanges and implement standards related to reinsurance and risk adjustment.

A.M. Best study acknowledges increasing recognition within the industry of enterprise risk management’s (ERM) importance, but still points to gaps in the follow-through.

Kaiser CEO says increase not unexpected based on health care overhaul, points to rising health care costs and insurer profits as contributing factors.

Initiative expected to address one of physicians’ largest barriers of entry into electronic health record’s (EHR)—cost.

National carrier grows its presence in Nevada with the acquisition of 88-year-old ISU Stetson-Beemer Insurance.

Aetna selected the BENEFITFOCUS Platform to integrate online sales, enrollment and benefits management for Aetna customers.

Technology designed to enable insurance agents to maintain their website and Facebook presence from one location.

Potential acquisition would bring Midwest, East Coast property/casualty business to Nationwide.

Solid-state disks still have a place, but price tag keeping many away, survey states.

A national standard would require organizations to take a proactive approach to securing data, and face criminal actions if willfully withholding information about a breach.

Insurer further expands presence in the New England region by closing deal with Watson Insurance.

According to a Deloitte report, a position once seen as a “steward” of technology now lies at the forefront of company decision-making and growth.

Health organizations, including insurers, need to update practices and take a more integrated approach to ensure that patient information is safe.

Genworth research: Agents and advisors should change the way they approach their client base and break down the barriers that keep families from obtaining adequate coverage.