Hugh Carter Donahue

As Congress considers another healthcare bill, the conversation continues to be about insurance, even though a form of reinsurance is the answer.

Transparent reinsurance programs to address health insurance could emerge as significant opportunities.

Stunning tapes underscore the risk that remains in our financial system -- and the need for 'interactive finance.'

A Senate hearing suggests the answer is yes -- with potentially major implications for insurers and other investors.

The insurance industry, with its massive investments, needs the financial world to finally clean up its act -- and two innovations will be key.

"Interactive finance" will encourage trading in illiquid markets -- and benefit insurers.