IASA Press Releases & Announcements

Here you will find an assortment of recent IASA and industry press releases and other announcements.

 

2011 Annual Conference Press Releases - Click Here for a full listing of press releases submitted for the 2011 Annual Conference Media Binder.

IASA Presents 2010 President’s Awards 

Dallas, Texas
June 7, 2010 – IASA is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2010 President’s Award, which was presented today during the IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show in Dallas, Texas by IASA President Jim Keal of Accident Fund Group.    “The President’s Award is the one award which allows me as IASA President to honor an individual who has not only played an important role in the association, but has also been very important to me personally and professionally,” said Jim Keal.  Click Here for Full Text


IASA Announces Dates for 3rd Annual Executive EDGE Conference 

June 7, 2010, Dallas, Texas – IASA is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Executive EDGE Conference will be held September 26 – 28 at the Marriott Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois following the association’s Fall Planning Meeting and in conjunction with the Women in Insurance Leadership (WIL) Conference sponsored by Insurance Networking News.   This event, launched successfully in 2008, will emphasize....Click Here for Full Text


IASA Announces Call for Papers for 2011 Annual Educational Conference

Durham, NC – June 7, 2010
– IASA is pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for the 2011 Annual Educational Conference will open on July 1, 2010.  The association will accept submissions to be evaluated for possible inclusion in the educational offerings at the 2011 IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show.  Individuals, member companies and industry volunteers are encouraged to submit potential topics and suggested speakers on the IASA website, www.iasa.org, via the “Call for Papers” link.  The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2010.  Click Here for Full Text


Access Insurance Company Wins 2010 Technology Innovation Award

Dallas, Texas – June 7, 2010 – IASA and Ward Group are pleased to announce Access Insurance Company (Access Insurance) has been named the winner of the 2010 Technology Innovation Award for the development of the Instant Access application, which executes all the business rules and processes needed to provide a quote, bind and issue a policy.  The Technology Innovation Award presentation...Click Here for Full Text



IASA Announces Inaugural Collegiate Scholarship Recipients - June 3, 2010

Dallas, Texas –  Earlier this year, IASA announced the association’s new Insurance Industry Collegiate Scholarship program.  The scholarship program is targeted to aid students at the sophomore level or above who are enrolled in a university with an insurance program and whose course of study includes working toward a degree in Information Technology, Actuarial Science, Accounting or Risk Management.  Click Here for Full Text


IASA Announces 2010-2011 Slate of Officers - March 22, 2010

Durham, NC - At the Annual Business Meeting on June 8, 2010, the Nominating Committee will place in nomination the following candidates for Officers of the Insurance Accounting and Systems Association, Inc. for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year....Click Here for Full Text

 

IASA Announces Call for Papers for 2010 Annual Educational Conference - July 1, 2009

Durham, NC – IASA is pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for the 2010 Annual Educational Conference will open on July 1, 2009.  The association will accept submissions to be evaluated for possible inclusion in the educational offerings at the 2010 IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show.  Individuals, member companies and industry volunteers are encouraged to submit potential topics and suggested speakers on the IASA website, www.iasa.org, via the “Call for Papers” link.  The deadline for submissions....Click Here for Full Text

 

IASA Announces Dates for 2nd Annual Executive EDGE Conference - June 29, 2009

Dallas, Texas – IASA is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Executive EDGE Conference will be held September 13 – 15 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas following the association’s Fall Planning Meeting.  This event, launched successfully in 2008, will emphasize....Click Here for Full Text

 

Missouri Employers Mutual's Implementation of Guidewire ClaimCenter Wins 2009 Technology Achievement Award - June 24, 2009

Orlando, Florida – IASA and Ward Group are pleased to announce Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company (MEM) has been named the winner of the 2009 Technology Achievement Award for an initiative completed in cooperation with business partners Guidewire and HCL that successfully replaced the company’s core claims administration system.  The Technology Achievement Award presentation....Click Here for Full Text

 

IASA Presents 2009 Excellence and President's Awards - June 8, 2009

Orlando, Florida – IASA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Excellence and President’s Awards, which were presented today during the IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show in Orlando, Florida by IASA President Mike Holmes of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company.    “The Excellence Award is presented to an organization which has demonstrated....Click Here for Full Text

 

James Keal of Accident Fund and United Heartland Elected IASA President -June 8, 2009

Orlando, Florida During the business luncheon of the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) held today during the 2009 IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show members elected James Keal of Accident Fund Insurance Company of America (Accident Fund) and United Heartland as president of the association for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.                 Click Here for Full Text

 

IASA Announces Second Annual Vendor Alliance Seminar - January 22, 2009

Tucson, Arizona  – IASA is pleased to announce the second annual Vendor Alliance Seminar will be held on March 20, at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel in Tucson, Arizona in conjunction with the association’s Spring Planning Meeting which follows on March 21 and 22.  The business environment is changing rapidly and the way insurance companies spend money and evaluate new technologies is....Click Here for Full Text

 

Executive EDGE Conference to Address Key Financial and Technology Issues - October 21, 2008

Durham, NC – IASA has expanded the offerings included in the association’s popular Executive Education Program by adding the IASA Executive EDGE Conference, December 7-9, 2008 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.  The Executive EDGE Conference, presented in conjunction with the Property Casualty Insurance Association of America (PCI) and sponsored by Agile Technologies, ImageRight, ISCS, and The Ward Group, features keynotes by CNN Anchor Lou Dobbs and Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) President Robert Hartwig. Additionally, an up-to-the-minute update on....Click Here for Full Text

 

Executive EDGE Event Launched as Part of IASA Executive Education Program - September 28, 2008

Durham, NC – The IASA is pleased to announce the association has expanded the offerings included in the Executive Education Program by adding an event to be held separately from the annual conference, the IASA Executive EDGE Conference, December 7-9, 2008 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.  The Executive EDGE, or Education Dedicated to Growth and Excellence, reflects IASA’s....Click Here for Full Text

 

Executive EDGE Event Launched as Part of IASA Executive Education Program - June 2, 2008

Seattle, WA and Dallas, TX – As part of the association’s Executive Education Program, IASA is pleased to announce the launch of a new standalone executive education event, called the Executive EDGE Conference, to be held December 7-9 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.  It is critical for executives....Click Here for Full Text

 

Michael Holmes of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company Elected IASA President - June 2, 2008

Seattle, WA – During the business luncheon of the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) held today during the 2008 IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show members elected Michael Holmes of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company as president of the association for the 2008-2009 fiscal year.  Holmes currently serves State Auto....Click Here for Full Text

 

IASA 2008 Annual Educational Conference and Business Show Press Releases - June 2, 2008

Click Here for a complete listing of press releases from the 2008 Annual Conference.

 

Risk-Focused Examination Seminar Added to IASA Educational Offerings - June 2, 2008

Durham, NC – IASA is pleased to announce the addition of a newly-developed risk-focused examination seminar to the association’s existing educational offerings.  The seminar, produced in conjunction with Bowne Insurance Division and with content considerations from..... Click Here for Full Text

 

IASA Announces Call for Papers for 2009 Annual Educational Conference - June 2, 2008

Durham, NC – IASA is pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for the 2009 Annual Educational Conference will open on July 1, 2008.  The association will accept submissions to be evaluated for possible inclusion in the educational offerings at the 2009 IASA Annual Educational Conference & Business Show.  Individuals, member companies and industry volunteers..... Click Here for Full Text

 

MidwestFamily Mutual’s Implementation of CGI’s INSideOUTWins 2008 Technology Achievement Award - June 2, 2008

Seattle, Washington – IASA and The Ward Group are pleased to announce Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company has been named the winner of the 2008 Technology Achievement Award for the company’s implementation of CGI’s INSideOUT. The goal of this winning project was..... Click Here for Full Text

 

Former Gen Re and AIG Executives Found Guilty on All Counts of Fraudulent Manipulation Scheme - February 26, 2008

WASHINGTON, Feb 25, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A federal jury has found four former General Re Corporation (Gen Re) Executives and one former American International Group Inc. (AIG) executive guilty, following a five-week long trial, the Justice Department announced today.  The Hartford, Conn. jury returned a verdict of....Click Here for Full Text

 

2008 Technology Achievement Award – January 18, 2008

The Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) and Ward Group are pleased to announce the two organizations will partner to offer the 2008 Technology Achievement Award.  The Technology Achievement Award is designed to honor companies demonstrating the most innovative use of technology at an insurance company.  Submissions can be made by anyone, but the companies involved in the project must be…. Click Here for Full Text

 

 
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