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Many Insurance CFOs Planning Acquisitions in the Next Year

By Carrie Burns

Towers Watson surveys indicate that 55 percent of P&C CFOs and 59 percent of life CFOs are considering acquiring a company in the coming year.

Eagerness to “Accessorize” Putting Some UK Drivers at Risk

By Pat Speer

Smartphones may take a back seat to the desire of UK drivers to adorn their vehicles with toys and window stickers that block the drivers’ view and result in potential accidents.

Sentry Insurance Upgrades Compensation Management Solution

By Justin Stephani

Varicent Software tapped to reduce dependence on internal IT staff and streamline compensation network.

Instant Binding Now in the Picture for Progressive

By Pat Speer

Insurer steps forward with mobile image capture technology for the iPhone designed to facilitate accurate, real-time auto insurance quotes and bind coverage.

Follow-up: Squaring Away IT for a Top-Tier Merger

By Pat Speer

Nationwide SVP, CIO speaks to the strategies, challenges and successes behind the project that earned his company the Model Insurer of the Year victory.

Emerging Technologies: Placing the Right Bets

By Justin Stephani

Along with tackling projects that improve and innovate, insurers need to implement the technologies that enhance business models and make risk-averse execs uncomfortable.

Nationwide Earns Model Insurer of the Year Honors

By Pat Speer

Research and consulting firm Celent recognizes Nationwide’s efforts at expert IT management of a 5-year, two-company consolidation; 23 other insurers noted for best practices.

Update: Guidewire’s CEO: IPO is Just a Milestone

By Carrie Burns

Closing the day at $17.12 per share, P&C vendor chief exec Marcus Ryu tells INN what’s next.

Crop Insurance Claims Surge

By Bill Kenealy

Surpassing $9 billion, indemnity payments set a new high in 2011, NCIS says.

Guidewire Software Announces IPO Pricing

By Pat Speer

With a share price of $13, Company plans to raise $115 million.

Premium Growth No Panacea

By Bill Kenealy

New report from KBW expects loss cost trends to negate any growth in premiums.

Slow but Steady Growth Forecast for P&C Industry

By Justin Stephani

A two-year prediction of property/casualty insurers’ financials reveals marginal improvement.

State Farm Updates Driver Feedback App

By Justin Stephani

Android compatibility, other new features added to app offering individualized performance scores and tips for safer driving.

4 Insurers Make Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For List

By Carrie Burns

USAA, American Fidelity Assurance and Aflac make the list again; one more insurer makes its debut.

Reinsurers Shake Up C-Suite

By Justin Stephani

Two of the world’s largest reinsurers, Swiss Re and Willis Re, announced new CEOs.

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