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Predictive Modeling Making Inroads

By Bill Kenealy

Technology’s penetration most complete in personal lines, new report finds.

Willis CEO on Tackling New Risks

By Pat Speer

The hallmark of a resilient organization is in its acknowledgment of the problems in risk prediction, especially of “black swan” events, says Joe Plumeri.

Terrorism Risk Persists

By Bill Kenealy

New report from RMS says the threat of terrorism did not perish along with Bin Laden.

Slow but Steady Growth Forecast for P&C Industry

By Justin Stephani

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

Making Sense of Hurricane Models

By Bill Kenealy

New report from AIR Worldwide casts critical eye on predictive models.

Forbes.com Lists the 9 Safest 2012 Vehicles

By Carrie Burns

Forbes.com highlights some of the safest luxury vehicles of 2012.

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.

Reinsurers Shake Up C-Suite

By Justin Stephani

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

2012’s Most Feared Global Business Risks

By Pat Speer

New survey finds economy, business interruption and natural catastrophes among top business concerns for 2012.

Hospital Industry Commercial Claims Up

By Pat Speer

Claims severity is also on the rise, but trend between profit and non-profit types of organizations is narrowing.

Global Cat Figures Released

By Justin Stephani

Pacific Rim earthquakes and U.S. Midwest tornadoes take center stage as property/casualty cat losses soar globally, nationally.

Spike in CAT Losses Drives P&C Deterioration

By Carrie Burns

Recent calculations from ISO and PCI indicate insurers faced extreme headwinds in their core business—underwriting.

Allstate Files $6.3 Million Fraud Case

By Jennifer Morrell

Fraud suit against 83 New York-area defendants is Allstate’s seventh such case of 2011.

NFIP Limps Along

By Bill Kenealy

With program’s future in limbo, new study suggests privatization may be feasible.

Uptick in U.S. Auto Insurance Risk Seen

By Pat Speer

Thirty-four states experienced an increase over the previous quarter leading to a slight increase nationally, according to TransUnion’s proprietary Auto Insurance Risk Index.

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