Oliver Wyman

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  Insurers spend most on core processing software

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  June 4, 2013

  Core processing software deals account for the largest spending by insurers for software in 2011 and 2012, according to a new report.

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  Lincoln Financial to study VA policyholder behavior

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  May 29, 2013

  Through a collaborative effort, two advanced analytic modeling techniques will be implemented to monitor and adapt to variable annuity policy behavior.

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  Brokers get on board with PPACA

  By Nick D’Addezio, Dan Lyons  |  May 22, 2013

  One year after writing off PPACA, a survey shows brokers aren't willing to be left behind.

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  Pension buyouts: What your client needs to know

  By Maria Wood  |  May 10, 2013

  More companies will likely shift their pension liabilities to insurers. What's a retiree to do?

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  Most insurers eyeing adoption of e-apps

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  May 2, 2013

  This year, 40 percent of annuity carriers and 81 percent of life/health carriers are using some form of e-signature.

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  GOP pillories PPACA exchange implementation

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  April 24, 2013

  What Congressman doesn't use a "Twilight Zone" reference now and then to describe health care reform over the years?

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  Cohen: PPACA reveals costs that are already here

  By Allison Bell  |  April 11, 2013

  The CCIIO chief says the law will reallocate amounts now listed under "uncompensated care."

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  Fraud detection tools lacking among insurers

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  April 8, 2013

  IT fraud mitigation vendors have signed about a quarter of their contracts with insurers that generate less than $500 million in premium annually.

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  Insurers’ IT spending to hit $140.2 billion

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  March 20, 2013

  Global IT spending by insurance companies will reach $140.2 billion by the end of 2013, according to a new report.

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  Actuary: PPACA fee could increase plan premiums 3.7%

  By Allison Bell  |  March 15, 2013

  Blackburn asks a witness for fewer anecdotes and more focus on coverage costs.