CTO / Technology
Fragmentation Will Damage Global Internet, Warns Kaspersky CEO
Governments around the world may be compelled to wall off their Internet systems as nations and companies move to protect sensitive data amid increasing cybercrime and espionage, Kaspersky Lab Chief ...
Supreme Court to Rule on When Software Merits Patent Protection
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to rule on the divisive issue of what kinds of software are eligible for patent protection in a case being closely watched by the technology industry. The ...
House Passes Bill to Curb Patent Lawsuits
The U.S. House passed legislation to rein in some patent lawsuits that technology companies say could reduce the time they spend fighting such suits in court. The vote today was 325-91, with 27 ...
Congress Should Weigh Adding Cyber Attacks to TRIA: Chertoff
The nation's lawmakers should consider adding cyber terrorism to the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) when they renew that reinsurance program, advises Michael Chertoff, former homeland ...
Zurich P/C Chief Kerner Sees ‘Dramatic’ Cyber Attack in Near Future
Michael Kerner, who oversees property-casualty coverage at Zurich Insurance Group AG, said computer threats are escalating and may soon cause "dramatic" disruptions for businesses and individuals. ...
Google’s Schmidt: Insurance About to ‘Explode’ With Uses for Big Data
Google Inc. Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said new technologies that help companies analyze vast amounts of digital information have the power to bring change to the insurance, health-care and ...
Workers’ Compensation Results Improved in 2012: A.M. Best
The workers' compensation industry's results improved in 2012. Premiums grew for the second straight year, the combined ratio improved, and claims frequency declined at a faster rate than severity ...
What Makes a Successful P/C Carrier CIO—and How to Know If You Have One
Triumphant Mutual and Victorious Insurance Co. seem like two peas in a pod. They're similarly sized property/casualty insurers that write personal lines and small-business insurance. But look closer. ...