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Dec

First nine-month net gain on underwriting in at least 19 years drives increase in U.S. property/casualty industry's net income. — December 20, 2004

Experian and ISO join forces to offer SmartBusinessReports to insurance professionals. — December 15, 2004

ISO identifies three key areas where software tools can reduce no-fault insurance claims costs. — December 14, 2004

ISO alliance with InsightAmerica bolsters public-records information in ISO ClaimSearch antifraud system. — December 9, 2004

ISO announces e-link to Compensation Recovery Unit for ISO Claims Outcome Advisor. — December 7, 2004

DxCG named among top 100 woman-led businesses in Massachusetts. — December 6, 2004

Nov

ISO enhances COA claims-handling solution to include a wider range of Heads of Damages. — November 30, 2004

ISO actuary receives Matthew Rodermund Award from Casualty Actuarial Society for volunteer service. — November 17, 2004

ISO enhances policy-verification solution with new services. — November 16, 2004

Insurance technology companies sign up for ISO's "Preferred Partner" program at launch of ISO Rating Service. — November 15, 2004

Sutter Connect renews contract with DxCG and upgrades to RiskSmart. — November 10, 2004

AIR analysis concludes 2004 hurricane season is not so unusual. — November 3, 2004

Insurers suffer record $21.3 billion in third-quarter catastrophe losses, says ISO's Property Claim Services unit. — November 2, 2004

Oct

Insurers will pay an estimated $3.245 billion on claims from Hurricane Jeanne, says ISO's Property Claim Services unit. — October 26, 2004

New York Central Mutual wins A.M. Best E-Fusion Award for its implementation of ISO HomeValue. — October 25, 2004

Ascot Underwriting Ltd selects AIR's risk modeling software to help manage its global catastrophe risk. — October 20, 2004

Property/casualty industry's first-half income and surplus rose on strong underwriting results and investment gains. — October 18, 2004

Insurers will pay an estimated $6 billion on 600,000 claims from Hurricane Ivan, says ISO's Property Claim Services. — October 14, 2004

Most California brushfire destruction occurred in areas deemed high-risk by satellite mapping, ISO study shows. — October 5, 2004

Sep

ISO's IntelliCorp and Markel join forces for criminal background checks of employees and volunteers. — September 30, 2004

Insurers to pay an estimated $4.4billion on claims from Hurricane Frances, says ISO's Property Claim Services unit. — September 23, 2004

AIR Worldwide named 2004 'Risk Modeling Agency of the Year.' — September 20, 2004

aug

Insurers to pay an estimated $6.8billion on claims from Hurricane Charley, says ISO's Property Claim Services unit. — August 25, 2004

ISO seminars help insurers manage property risks using address-specific information. — August 24, 2004

AIR's 2004 U.S. peril model updatesincorporate the latest scientific advances. — August 9, 2004

Technology author, security expert and industry leaders headline ISOTech conference in New Orleans, November 14-16. — August 5, 2004

jul

ISO launches Measures of Excellence consulting service. — July 29, 2004

Insurers to pay policyholders $1.65billion for second-quarter catastrophe claims, estimates ISO's Property Claim Services unit. — July 8, 2004

ISO Targets Workers Compensation Market with COA Claims-Handling Solution. — July 7, 2004

jun

ISO poll of insurers shows lackof historical databases is "most likely" reason for incorrect claim payments. — June 30, 2004

New release of DxCG RiskSmart(TM) suitehighllights provider profiling — June 29, 2004

Property/casualty industry's first-quarter net income doubles as earnings approach cyclical peak. — June 29, 2004

AIR's 2004 release of CLASIC/2 improves data flow for catastrophe analyses. — June 28, 2004

Reducing cost of handling claims is U.S. insurers' single most important goal for 2004. — June 22, 2004

ISO unveils more powerful ViewLink Manager solution to fight insurance fraud. — June 21, 2004

AIR provides modeling support for the Helix catastrophe bond launched by Converium. — June 15, 2004

Arkansas workers compensation insurers can end submitting proof of coverage reports manually with new ISO service. — June 10, 2004

Survival may be greatest challenge for many p/c insurers as competition intensifies, says ISO's Coyne. — June 8, 2004

ISO introduces rating solution and automated rate-management process. — June 7, 2004

Hurricane backgrounder: claims and property loss information. — June 1, 2004

May

Taliant Software and ISO to deliver commercial lines rate management to the Amerisure Companies. — May 24, 2004

Texas approves ISO's advisory information for commercial auto insurance. — May 20, 2004

AIR's hurricane model certified by the Florida Commissionfor the eighth consecutive year. — May 13, 2004

ISO subcontracted to manage data for Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. — May 12, 2004

ISO acquires DxCG, leading provider of predictive modeling software for health care. — May 11, 2004

ISO launches major new Microsoft® .Net-ready version of ISO Claims Outcome AdvisorTM solution. — May 5, 2004

ISO files conditional terrorism insurance policy endorsements. — May 3, 2004

Apr

AIR's Severe Thunderstorm Model a key to new peril-based Florida homeowners rates. — April 27, 2004

Admiral Group confirms commitment to ISO Claims Outcome Advisor with five-year licence agreement. — April 26, 2004

Insurers to pay policyholders $963 million for first-quarter catastrophe losses, estimates ISO's Property Claim Services unit. — April 20, 2004

AIR Catastrophe Risk Engineering services enable risk managers, insurers and property owners to assess the financial impact of catastrophes on individual structures. — April 19, 2004

ISO's Coyne says increased capacity is leading to intensified competitive pressures in commercial insurance markets. — April 19, 2004

Sharp increase in P/C industry's net income propels surplus upward in 2003. — April 14, 2004

AIR Worldwide announces new corporate headquarters to accommodate expansion. — April 5, 2004

New ISO symbols rate cars by make and model for liability and no-fault/medical payments insurance. — April 1, 2004

Mar

IntelliCorp announces strategic alliance with Intuit. — March 23, 2004

American Society of Workers Comp Professionals cites ISO's contributions with the Donald T. DeCarlo Legends Award. — March 3, 2004

Feb

IntelliCorp and HRsmart sign agreement to provide integrated solutions for HR professionals. — February 25, 2004

Calendar editors' advisory: ISO's 2004 industry conferences. — February 25, 2004

ISO A-PLUS delivers vehicle-registration reports to auto insurers. — February 24, 2004

ISO appoints Joe Pendle as Director of Client Services. — February 17, 2004

New A-PLUS OFAC Service from ISO helps spot terroristsand international drug dealers on U.S. Treasury's watch list. — February 17, 2004

Jan

Rubicon, a leading U.K. source of expert insurancesolutions and services, selects ISO to manage personal injury claims. — January 28, 2004

ISO acquires Quality Planning Corporation (QPC),provider of unique analytic tools to prevent premium "leakage." — January 28, 2004

Lloyd's broadens licensing agreement with ISO for underwriting and claims products. — January 27, 2004

New York Central Mutual selects ISO HomeValue to meet residential replacement valuation needs. — January 26, 2004

AIR adds European windstorm model to CLASIC/2, providinginsurers detailed risk analysis based on physical modeling. — January 19, 2004

Insurers' 2003 catastrophe losses total $12.8 billion; fourth-quarter losses highest in 10 years, ISO's Property Claim Services unit says. — January 15, 2004

ACE Tempest Reinsurance Ltd. first to integrate AIR's catastrophe loss modeling technology into its underwriting software with CATools. — January 12, 2004