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ESRI And First American Spatial Solutions Deliver Risk Analysis Solution

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:29:00 GMT

ESRI, the leading provider of geographic information system (GIS) technology, and First American Spatial Solutions, an industry leader in geospatial software, natural hazard analytics, and property and tax information, announce the release of the Risk Analysis Solution for ArcGIS, a complete location-based risk analysis solution for the insurance industry.

OneShield Named In The Insurer's Choice Technology Ranking

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:24:00 GMT

OneShield, Inc., the developer of OneShield Dragon, an innovatively modern, rules-and tools-based, data-driven policy management solution, announced today the research firm Financial Insights, an IDC Company, and Tech Decisions have named the company to the 2009 Insurer's Choice Technology Ranking.

Missouri Employers Mutual's Implementation Of Guidewire ClaimCenter Wins 2009 Technology Achievement Award

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:10:00 GMT

IASA and Ward Group are pleased to announce Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company (MEM) has been named the winner of the 2009 Technology Achievement Award for an initiative completed in cooperation with business partners Guidewire and HCL that successfully replaced the company's core claims administration system.

UniRisX, LLC Announces Private Equity Funding And Acquisition Of SaaS Insurance Service Provider UniRisX

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:35:00 GMT

UniRisX, LLC recently announced the successful acquisition of UniRisX Ltd, the leading SaaS provider of global insurance services, and concurrent formation of parent company UniRisX, LLC.

DeLorme Extends GPS Capabilities To ESRI Users

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:16:00 GMT

ESRI users will now be able to view their ArcGIS Desktop projects on the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 GPS receiver.

James Keal Of Accident Fund And United Heartland Elected IASA President

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:35:00 GMT

During the business luncheon of the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) held today during the 2009 IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show members elected James Keal of Accident Fund Insurance Company of America (Accident Fund) and United Heartland as president of the association for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

INX Awarded Data Center Virtualization Contract By National Western Life Insurance Company

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

INX Inc., (NASDAQ:INXI) announced today that it has been awarded a $500,000 contract by National Western Life Insurance Company to Virtualize their Data Center. National Western Life Insurance Company (NWLIC) recently undertook a data center refresh project that will replace and virtualize existing servers and consolidate resources. The project will produce a substantial ROI created by leveraging virtualization technology to reduce costs and reap the benefits of increased efficiency and performance.

Partnership Promotes Professional Development

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:01:48 GMT

The American Institute for CPCU and Insurance Institute of America (the Institutes) have signed an agreement with the American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) to promote Institutes Online Learning courses to the AAMGA members

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings Of MetLife Auto & Home And Its Members

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:15:00 GMT

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a+" of MetLife Auto & Home and its nine members, which are led by Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company (Warwick, RI)

Coalition Backs Legislation To Improve The Administration Of Medicare With Workers' Comp

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:10:00 GMT

A coalition of attorneys representing injured workers; employers; insurance carriers: defense attorneys; and other interested parties applaud the introduction by Rep

Allianz Introduces GenDex Foundation Life Insurance: Customizable Universal Life Insurance With Indexing Options

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:49:00 GMT

Allianz is introducing GenDex Foundation(SM), a flexible premium fixed index universal life insurance policy. In addition to providing a death benefit, it offers the consumer affordable premiums, guarantees, and a variety of other options that enable consumers to create a policy customized to fit their specific needs

AIU Holdings' Private Client Group Introduces Private Client Select SM

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:04:00 GMT

Private Client Group, a division of AIU Holdings, today announced the introduction of Private Client SelectSM, an insurance offering designed specifically for affluent individuals who qualify for Private Client Group's traditional property/casualty insurance program, but whose complex needs require protection not readily available in the marketplace

Producer Groups Join Fforces On Health Care Reform Legislative Fly-In

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:21:00 GMT

AHIA-NAIFA Health and Employee Benefits (AHIA), The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB), the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I"), the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU), and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) recently announced that they will hosting a special joint health care reform Capitol Hill fly-in July 14-15

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. To Present At The Fox-Pitt Kelton Small And Mid-Cap Bank And Insurance Conference

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:56:00 GMT

Gene Bullis, EVP and chief financial officer at The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), is scheduled to speak at the Fox-Pitt Kelton Small and Mid-Cap Bank and Insurance Conference on Thursday, June 18 at 11:25 a.m. EDT

DCAP Announces Commercial Mutual Plan Of Conversion Approval By Policyholders

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT

DCAP Group, Inc. today announced that the Commercial Mutual Insurance Company ("CMIC") Plan of Conversion (the "Plan"), providing for a conversion of CMIC from an advance premium cooperative to a stock property and casualty insurance company, was approved by CMIC's policyholders. The Plan provides that, upon the effectiveness of the conversion, DCAP will receive a 100% equity interest in CMIC upon conversion of its $3,750,000 principal amount of surplus notes of CMIC

AQS Partners With FirstBest To Help P&C Insurers Speed Application Process And Deliver Products To Market More Quickly

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:59:00 GMT

AQS, Inc., a provider of policy administration systems for property/casualty insurance, and FirstBest® Systems, Inc., developer of advanced Underwriting Management Systems (UMS) that enable property and casualty (P&C) insurance carriers to profit from better underwriting, have announced a strategic alliance to deliver AQS' comprehensive rating and policy administration system with FirstBest's agent portal and underwriting management system for P&C insurance carriers

BlueWave Technology Congratulates Farmers Alliance's John Foster

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:39:00 GMT

BlueWave Technology is pleased to congratulate John Foster, vice president of claims for Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance for winning the distinguished Claims Professional of the Year Award from Claims Magazine, a National Underwriter publication for the property/casualty insurance industry.

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. Increases Business Continuity Coverage At 1Vault Networks

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:53:00 GMT

As a leader in the property and casualty insurance marketplace, South Florida-based Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. certainly understands the science of risk management and protecting the assets of its customers

ISCS Releases New Professional Liability Automation Solution

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:39:00 GMT

ISCS, the leading provider of property/casualty insurance policy automation solutions, is pleased to announce its newly developed professional liability lines product as an addition to the standard feature set of SurePower Innovation, ISCS's comprehensive, SOA-based insurance technology solution.

Vertafore Carrier & MGA Markets Division Continues To Grow Imageright Solution Install Base

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:02:00 GMT

Vertafore, a provider of market-leading software and services for the insurance industry, is pleased to announce that three new customers have selected the company's ImageRight content management and workflow solution to meet their business needs. The activity clearly shows the strong momentum of ImageRight, as its install base continues to grow.