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Insurance Reform Legislation Appears Imminent

By Bill Kenealy

Consequential bills will advance in House in the coming weeks, NAMIC says.

Women in Insurance Leadership Honored

By Carrie Burns

INN recognized 10 of the industry’s most successful female insurance leaders at the second annual Women in Insurance Leadership Forum.

Is a Centrist Reform Bill Possible?

By Bill Kenealy

Following Obama's speech last week, a health care expert sees rays of hope in a rapidly moving debate.

Pinning Down Earthquakes

By Bill Kenealy

A report from Aon says new research raises questions regarding the validity of assumptions built into many existing earthquake models.

Agencies Need Technology

By Carrie Burns

A new report that surveys agents and vendors reveals that technology is positioned to support agents’ growth.

Rating Systems: Moving Beyond the Archetype?

By Pat Speer

Once considered standard point solutions, rating engines are now being incorporated into larger enterprise systems, giving insurers pause to rethink how they process new business.

Public Opinion Polls Here, There and Everywhere

By Carrie Burns

Numerous public opinion polls show dissatisfaction with insurers; health carriers hit hard, P&C has room for improvement.

Divining Agent Preferences

By Bill Kenealy

New report says convenience is king when dealing with carriers.

Hurricane Bill: Who Should Pay?

By Pat Speer

Authors of a new book say insurance premiums should accurately reflect the risk, but low-income policyholders should receive “insurance stamp” subsidies.

Getting Ahead of the Feds

By Bill Kenealy

A new report says insurers can take concrete steps now before new regulations take effect.

Still Cloudy on Cloud Computing?

By Carrie Burns

Reports and consultants say companies are spending money on cloud computing without knowing the real deal. This could pose many problems for insurers.

Insurance IT, Billing Targeted For Reform

By Bill Kenealy

A new report claims inefficiencies in the IT and billing practices of insurers are ballooning health care costs.

Top 10 Reasons Insurers are Non-Compliant

By Pat Speer

List reveals an enlightening picture of what regulators are looking for—and finding—during market conduct compliance audits.

Global Operating Models—One Size Doesn’t Fit All

By Carrie Burns

Deloitte contends that global operating models can help insurers capitalize on worldwide opportunities, but close examination and exhaustive planning are needed.

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