The Hartford, which has piloted a complete workers’ compensation e-bill system for a year, is expanding the program into more U.S. states and additional provider organizations. e-bill, an Internet processing and payment system designed to make billing for workers’ compensation …
Allfinanz, a multinational developer of e-commerce software for the global financial services industry, is offering xpertBridge, a software solution for distributors of insurance, investment and other financial services products. The new solution was designed to permit cost-effective distribution of those …
The Connecticut Insurance Department recently joined other state agencies on Connecticut’s CLIC (Connecticut Licensing Info Center) website. The website, www.ct-clic.com, offers direct, online access to licensing and permitting requirements for some state agencies. The website will provide access to license …
Irvine, Calif.-based HNC Software, a provider of software solutions for the financial, telecommunications, e-commerce and insurance industries, announced the release of three decision management products. The products were designed to provide faster, more intelligent medical bill processing and to enable …
Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) told independent agents gathered for IIAA’s 25th Annual National Legislative Conference that the gateway to positive change lies in campaign finance reform. “We are gridlocked by the special interests and the big money that they donate,” …
The Prudential Insurance Company of America announced a new name: Prudential Financial. The name change reflects the company’s evolution from an insurance company focused solely on protection to a company involved in diverse financial services, including insurance, investments and asset …
Wells Fargo & Company announced the completed acquisition of ACO Brokerage Holding Corporation, parent company of Acordia Inc., one of the nation’s largest independent property/casualty insurance agencies. Acordia and Wells Fargo Insurance will be the nation’s fifth largest insurance agency …
The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies introduced a set of executive protection insurance solutions designed to address some of the most critical exposures of privately held companies. ForeFront Portfolio(SM) is comprised of eight distinct coverage sections: directors and officers liability …
The Ohio Rail Development Commission announced that the state of Ohio plans to invest approximately $350 million over the next 10 years in railroad safety. According to The Ohio Insurance Forum, the invested money will also finance a “zero-tolerance” program …
The British government’s Human Genetics Commission called for a three-year ban on the use by insurers of genetic test results in screening applicants for insurance. The proposed period is a year longer than a parliamentary committee has recommended, and would …
