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Managed Care August 2005 |
Malpractice Payouts Flat But Premiums Rise 120% From 2000 to 2004, the amount that major malpractice insurers have collected in premiums has more than doubled, yet their payouts for compensatory damages have remained essentially flat.  |
Insurance & Technology June 1, 2006 Maria Woehr |
The Big (Not So) Easy The Louisiana Senate Insurance Committee has approved legislation that the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America fears could raise rates for consumers and drive insurers that still are dealing with the effects of Hurricane Katrina from the Louisiana market.  |
Insurance & Technology September 14, 2006 Maria Woehr |
One Charter to Rule Them All? Insurers, analysts and vendors are weighing the benefits and risks of the National Insurance Act of 2006 - a plan to adopt an optional federally chartered regulatory system - as well as the impact the federal regulation could have on IT systems.  |
Insurance & Technology February 19, 2004 Julie Gallagher |
Tech Could Assist State-Based Reform Acknowledging that legacy technologies are not the only antiquated systems in insurance, carriers, trade associations and commissioners are aggressively approaching the regulatory reform of the insurance industry  |
The Motley Fool June 18, 2007 Emil Lee |
Disaster Preparedness: Are Insurers Ready for the Big One? With private insurers withdrawing from the coastal areas, leaving the taxpayers holding the bag, one wonders: What should investors do if the big one does hit?  |
The Motley Fool February 20, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Foolish Forecast: Safety Insurance's Safety Net The auto insurer will report fourth-quarter 2006 financial results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.  |
Insurance & Technology January 5, 2006 Maria Woehr |
Towing the Lines According to IDP, its new claims processing system Claim-It lets insurers set up, reserve, monitor, track and pay losses to closure for any P&C line, including homeowners, auto, commercial lines and workers' compensation.  |
Insurance & Technology June 23, 2010 Nathan Golia |
Reports Find P&C Industry on Solid Financial Footing Profitability returns and reserves are well-stocked, but potential snags could still come, organizations say.  |
The Motley Fool December 16, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Avoid Homeowner Insurance Cancellation Many insurers today are keeping tabs on how much you cost them. With some, it's several strikes and you're out. Here's how to avoid non-renewal of your homeowner's insurance.  |
CFO April 1, 2003 David M. Katz |
Holes in the Net? Insurers' woes are mounting -- and your company's coverage may be at risk.  |
This Old House David Dobbs |
Weathering the Storm Ask these questions to choose the right catastrophe insurance.  |
The Motley Fool December 3, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Don't File That Insurance Claim! If you've filed three or more small claims in a single year, home insurers can raise your rates -- or even refuse to renew your policy.  |
Insurance & Technology July 25, 2005 Wendy Toth |
Balanced Legislation Recent security breaches at ChoicePoint and LexisNexis, among others, have prompted public policy makers to address the collection and use of customer data.  |
Managed Care February 2004 |
Overall, a good climate in 2004 Operating performance is expected to be strong this year, thanks to moderating medical costs and rate increases that are forecast to run between 10 percent and 12 percent, on average.  |
Insurance & Technology January 25, 2005 Cynthia Saccocia |
Did You Say Controlled Tech Spending? Aw, Not Again! Insurance is an industry that reacts decisively to its business cycles and urgently to intrusions of reality such as catastrophic claims, economic issues and regulation.  |
Insurance & Technology November 28, 2005 Maria Woehr |
Going SERFFing The System for Electronic Rate and Form Filing may provide a possible solution to reforming the current insurance regulatory system.  |
The Motley Fool December 12, 2006 Emil Lee |
Insurance Industry Basics: Combined Ratio Investors who buy insurance companies with low long-term combined ratios should eventually be rewarded with superior investment returns. Just ask Warren Buffett.  |
Investment Advisor May 2007 Marlene Y. Satter |
Swept Away? Congressional action could mean major changes ahead for the insurance industry.  |
The Motley Fool July 8, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Auto Insurance Rates Falling Rejoice -- your next car insurance bill may be smaller than you expected.  |
Insurance & Technology March 18, 2005 Anthony O'Donnell |
Top P&C Initiatives for 2005 Policy administration systems are a top priority this year for large and midsize P&C insurers, according to Celent's 2004 CIO/CTO survey  |
The Motley Fool December 18, 2006 Brian Lawler |
Nice: No Hurricanes Thankfully, we experienced nice weather in 2006. After the unprecedented losses incurred in 2005, almost anything would have been better for insurers this year. Investors, take note.  |
Insurance & Technology November 26, 2003 Bisker & Saccocia |
2004 Insurance IT Spending To Increase...Slightly TowerGroup forecasts point to emphasis on closing the gap between IT spending and strategic business operations.  |
Managed Care June 2002 |
Small Companies Seeking Caps On Premiums Small-business owners in Michigan have released a survey that they hope will prompt legislation to prevent some health insurers from "overpricing" policies.  |
Insurance & Technology January 31, 2007 Anthony O'Donnell |
RMS Faces Heat in Florida Catastrophe modeler RMS finds itself in the midst of an acrimonious conflict between the State of Florida and P&C insurers about rising property insurance rates.  |
Insurance & Technology May 28, 2008 Nathan Conz |
Compliance Becoming Key Component of Core Systems As insurers strive to holistically align their compliance cultures with day-to-day operations, a similar trend is emerging strictly within the technology realm.  |
Insurance & Technology January 17, 2006 Maria Woehr |
Constant Change The coming year's regulatory and political agenda could result in requirements for reform and increasing technology investments, which could alter the business environment for property and casualty, life, and health insurers alike.  |
Insurance & Technology April 20, 2005 Wendy Toth |
Claims Tech Tops IT Spending Report: Claims management technology will be the leading strategic area of investment for U.S. P&C insurers in 2005.  |
The Motley Fool June 18, 2007 Emil Lee |
Profit From Disaster? Here are some investment strategies for playing a possible insurance industry downturn.  |
The Motley Fool September 19, 2008 Brian Orelli |
Health Insurers Are Not AIG Health insurers get hammered this week.  |
The Motley Fool January 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Is Progressive About to Regress? Auto insurer posts strong earnings, but a down cycle may be about to begin. Given that Progressive is a high-quality company, many investors may be tempted to just hold on.  |
Managed Care September 2006 |
Malpractice Premiums Constitute Small Component of Expenses Few issues galvanize the medical community like the cost of malpractice insurance, but a recent survey shows that the increases are less severe than many physician advocacy groups suggest.  |
Insurance & Technology November 10, 2008 Anthony O'Donnell |
IT Will Power Insurance Industry Response to Crisis Technology spending will be a critical factor for insurers wishing to both take advantage of opportunities provided by the current crisis and address heightened compliance and risk management concerns.  |
The Motley Fool February 1, 2007 Emil Lee |
Three Low-P/E Insurance Stocks Surveying the insurance industry for investment bargains.  |
Insurance & Technology June 16, 2004 Julie Gallagher |
Lawmakers Push Insurance Tech In recognition of the changing technological environment and opportunities for e-commerce in insurance, The Illinois Department of Insurance is encouraging the industry to modernize insurance regulations.  |
Insurance & Technology September 13, 2010 Nathan Golia |
Virtual Roundtable: Improving Health Insurance Claims Processing Industry experts discuss potential areas of improvement in the healthcare claims process.  |
Insurance & Technology February 1, 2006 Cynthia Saccocia |
Value-Added Sales Services Improve Producer Productivity Insurers that demonstrate that they can help producers make more money can differentiate themselves from the competition. To create long-term competitive advantage, carriers must incorporate value-added sales services to their efforts.  |
The Motley Fool February 4, 2011 Selena Maranjian |
Grab a Piece of This $11 Million Despite its industry's current turbulence, there's a good chance you'll need long-term care insurance.  |
The Motley Fool September 10, 2004 Rich Duprey |
Insurers Eye Ivan the Terrible How will companies and investors fare if the storm spawns moderate damage?  |
Insurance & Technology November 26, 2003 Cynthia Saccocia |
Placing Your Bets Technology Will insurers ante up on technology investments in front-office or back-office systems in 2004, or hold back? In this exclusive preview, TowerGroup assesses the field.  |
BusinessWeek January 12, 2004 |
Insurance: From Perfect Storm To Nearly Perfect Few catastrophes and strong investment returns are boosting profits. More consolidation is likely as players jostle for market share.  |
Insurance & Technology February 1, 2006 Phil Britt |
A Web of Support There has been an upturn in insurers' investments in Web-based tools that enable agents to work more efficiently and, through those efficiencies, sell more, increase commissions and make more money for the companies they represent.  |
Insurance & Technology May 3, 2006 Maria Woehr |
Opting In or Out? As the optional federal charter for insurers hits the Senate floor, industry leaders weigh cost savings and enhanced competition against possible risks to insurance carriers -- and policyholders.  |
Insurance & Technology May 28, 2008 Peggy Bresnick Kendler |
Accounting and Financial Systems: Technological Enhancements Offer Promise -- and Questions Insurers' accounting and financial systems -- including billing, annual reporting, portfolio management and investment management platforms -- are becoming increasingly integrated with other enterprise systems.  |
Insurance & Technology November 15, 2007 Katherine Burger |
Insurers' Technology Investments Transform Catastrophe Claims Management Strategies While technology's power is welcomed by the public, politicians and the media in terms of catastrophe claims response, it's not always so appreciated when it comes to how insurers deploy it to forecast, analyze and underwrite risks.  |
Insurance & Technology January 5, 2007 Jim Rourke |
Look to the Long-Term Insurers need to look to vendors that provide proven, mature solutions and invest in technologies that will adapt with the company's vision.  |
Insurance & Technology August 19, 2004 |
Scoring Discrepency Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) opposes National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) recommendations on use of credit scores.  |
Inc. June 2008 |
How To Choose A Health Care Plan: Behind the Premiums Information about the formulas insurance companies use to arrive at a group health plan premium.  |
The Motley Fool December 10, 2009 Brian Orelli |
The Public Option Is Dead. Again. Maybe. So why haven't health insurers' stocks rebounded?  |
Insurance & Technology March 5, 2008 David West |
Exclusive Research Report: Insurance IT Spending Slowdown Already Upon Us, TowerGroup Says Although TowerGroup previously observed an upward trend in insurance carriers' IT spending with an anticipated slowing in spending by 2009, the latest research suggests that the slowdown already is upon us.  |
Insurance & Technology June 14, 2005 Wendy Toth |
Get the Most for Your Money Insurers can align IT strategy more closely with business strategy and position IT as a competitive advantage.  |