Insurance Networking News

Ready or Not: The IT Challenges of Dodd-Frank

September 2, 2010 Ernst & Young officials answer questions regarding technology changes in response to the legislation.

Report: Customer Service Driving Data Quality Concerns

September 2, 2010 Experian QAS research points out business leaders' stances.

The Most Wanted List (of Variable Annuities)

September 2, 2010 Which insurers' products are most popular in the bank channel so far this year? Take a look.

Swiss Re: Multi-stakeholder Approach Key in Addressing Longevity Risks

September 2, 2010 Report details what (re)insurers can do to address the financial challenges of increased life expectancies and face longevity-funding issues head on.

Top 10 Trends in Business Intelligence

September 2, 2010 Enterprisewide data integration leads the way, with BCBS as the example.

Storm Kicks Up Uncertainty for Insurers

September 2, 2010 With area for landfall widespread, industry waits as Hurricane Earl approaches Mid-Atlantic Coast.

Hurricane Earl: Is Your Data Center Ready?

September 1, 2010 Data center managers need to review strategies to prioritize operations and minimize disruptions.

Reinsurance Rating Outlook Stable

September 1, 2010 Next 12 to 24 months will be a period of notable differentiation between companies as global reinsurance competition intensifies, notes Fitch.

Life Insurance Sales Plummet

September 1, 2010 LIMRA survey says that 30% of U.S. households have no life insurance whatsoever.

Moody’s: Outlook on European Insurers Still Negative

September 1, 2010 The first half of 2010 showed stabilization of capital and earnings for European insurers, but conditions remain challenging.

9 Insurers See Ratings Changes

August 31, 2010 Agencies react to HealthSpring’s acquisition plan; S&P affirms negative outlook of Markel Corp., revises view of UnitedHealth; Fitch affirms Humana.

Earl, Fiona Threaten East Coast

August 31, 2010 Path still uncertain, says FEMA; insured losses still a guess.

The Hartford Raises Mid-Market Plan Profile

August 31, 2010 As part of its plan, the insurer hired Denise Diana as VP, retirement plans mid-market.

Fixed Annuity Sales Rise 18% in Q2

August 31, 2010 Beacon Research report finds total sales of fixed annuities rose to $19.4 billion.

Securing Social Media

August 31, 2010 New paper from Deloitte assesses risk management issues surrounding the use of social media technologies.