Three-Quarters of Global Insurers Expect M&A Increase: Survey
11/27/2013An industry-wide focus on diversification is expected to boost M&A transactions through 2014, according to Towers Watson.
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An industry-wide focus on diversification is expected to boost M&A transactions through 2014, according to Towers Watson.
Hellman & Friedman Acquire Applied Systems
11/26/2013The insurance software provider will be purchased in a $1.8 billion transaction
Swiss Re Selects Wolters Kluwer Credit Risk Solution
11/26/2013The Summix Credit Risk solution was chosen to support Swiss Re’s new credit risk management operating model.
NTA Life to Implement EXL Policy Administration Platform
11/25/2013EXL LifePRO provides end-to-end processing of life and supplemental health policies.
Cybersecurity Management: What to Know for 2014
11/25/2013After an 18% increase in data security losses in 2013, here are three ways insurers can improve their practices.
Majority of Underwriters Face Efficiency Challenges: Survey
11/22/2013Four out of five underwriters spend less than half of their time on underwriting due to processing inefficiencies.
Young Drivers’ Safety Habits Raise Insurers' Concerns
11/21/2013UBI insurance programs encourage young adults to be safe on the road, but most still drive with cellphones in hand.
Willis Re, KatRisk, SpatialKey to Deliver Improved Flood Analytics
11/20/2013The three companies announced a partnership along with plans to create an app that gauges flood risk.
P&C Insurers Expand Social Media Efforts: Study
11/19/2013In 2013, P&C firms improved social media strategies with blog posts, videos, conversation starters, and other brand-strengthening efforts.
Agencies to Increase Tech Investments: What Carriers Should Know
11/15/2013After an increase in profitability, insurance agencies anticipate investments in social media and improved management systems for 2014.
Aetna Launches Patient-Centered Medical Home Initiative
11/15/2013Decision-support tool Eviti is used in a plan that aims to improve cancer treatment coordination while reducing patient costs.
Anthem Blue Cross Promotes COO to President
11/14/2013Former COO Mark Morgan has been named president of Anthem Blue Cross
Health Republic Insurance Of NY Appoints New COO
11/13/2013Health plan executive Nick Liguori is named Chief Operating Officer at Health Republic Insurance of NY
“Take Chances,” And More Innovation Strategies From Elite 8 Forum
11/11/2013Industry experts discussed best practices of their innovative companies and shared key strategies for success.
Insurance CIOs Expect Modest IT Budget Growth, Increased Focus On Human Capital
11/8/2013Panelists at I&T's Elite 8 Executive Forum expect a closer look at worker deployment and improved partnerships between business and IT in 2014.
“Work Smarter, Not Harder:” Marsh’s Pieroni Talks Innovation
11/8/2013Marsh COO Bill Pieroni predicted the future of insurance companies and discussed innovation best practices at the 2013 Insurance & Technology Elite 8 Forum.
Former PMA CIO Joins Selective to Head Claims Tech
11/7/2013James Klotz is one of four appointments announced by Selective today.
More Than Half of Insurers Plan Core System Replacements: Study
11/6/2013IGO research reveals aging homegrown systems as major core system challenge that will soon be addressed by insurance companies.
Three-Quarters Of Insurance Companies Use Predictive Analytics In Pricing: ISO Survey
11/4/2013Though price determination is the most common area of use, survey results show an increase in predictive modeling across the insurance industry.
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