Questionable insurance claims rose 14 percent in the first half of 2010, led by a fivefold increase for car windows that owners may have smashed, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reported today. Almost half the 7,993 cases of suspected ... [full story]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national survey, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on the views of parents of 15-18 year olds, reveals astoundingly high levels of support for stronger driving laws, including raising the ... [full story]

Although property/casualty insurers suffered sharp declines in net asset values resulting from weak investment conditions and other difficulties in the financial markets, they have been affected to a lesser degree than other sectors, says Standard & Poor's Corp. in a ... [full story]

Mobile security is, without a doubt, an area of concern for insurance CIOs, especially as smartphone use increases among not only executives but field employees and insurance agents as well. Mobile security company, Lookout, recognizes the security concerns for ... [full story]