Bill Kenealy

New study finds that majority of middle-income Americans admit to knowing little about the Medicare program.

The proliferation of new regulations emanating from the Dodd-Frank Act, Basel III and Solvency II are collectively inducing an outpouring of technology spending from companies in the financial service sector, a new report finds.

As banks and insurers compete in the lucrative retirement market, new numbers show a marked uptick in the sale of annuities at bank holding companies in the first half of 2011.

Simple demography underscores the growing need for investment advisors. Thus, for insurance companies looking to capitalize on the wave of baby boomer retirements, the question then becomes how best to ready for this wave.

The twin needs for organic growth and expense reduction are driving insurance technology investment, new research from IVANS, Inc. indicates.

Life insurance agents are expressing concern about a proposed change emanating from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

Michael McRaith weighs in on the status of the Affordable Care Act, and its impact on insurers.

New Forrester report reveals how customers view their financial services firms.

In annual shareholder letter, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman says “testosterone-driven” decisions have led insurers astray.

Company says it will exit market to allocate resources elsewhere.

IRI study finds room for growth as consumers remain unfamiliar with benefits of annuities.

A.M. Best maintains stable rating outlook on life/annuity and property/casualty personal lines, but sees commercial lines lagging.

Legacy replacement, mobile applications and better use of analytics are among the issues confronting insurers.

As reinsurance renewal rates dip, Guy Carpenter foresees ongoing soft market.

Health insurers fared poorly in annual ASCI customer satisfaction survey, rating only marginally better than airlines, newspapers and the government.

Insurer develops new curriculum intended to help its agents address the needs of families with children with disabilities.

Company board meets to discuss continuity issues in wake of Benmosche cancer diagnosis.

AIG chief acknowledges condition but says he will continue normal workload.

Report says technical wherewithal more important than ever as industry bounces back from financial crisis.

Company will cut 1,500 to 1,800 jobs as it digests Hewitt acquisition.