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Experian Marketing Services, a leading provider of data, analytics and marketing technologies, today announced an expanded relationship with Adrea Rubin Marketing, Inc., the life and health insurance marketing leader. This relationship makes Adrea Rubin Marketing a preferred provider of Experian Marketing Services’ ChoiceScore to the life and health insurance vertical. ChoiceScore helps marketers identify and more effectively market to underbanked consumers. Using the most comprehensive array of noncredit data available from Experian, including consumer demographic, behavioral and geo-demographic information, ChoiceScore’s custom models offer users the ability to select specific consumers based on potential risk. “Experian Marketing Services is a long-time, trusted partner. Their richness of data is excellent, and they have valuable predictive tools that help marketers in the insurance vertical be successful,” said Adrea Rubin, chief executive officer, Adrea Rubin Marketing. “Expanding our relationship with Experian will help us better serve the life and health insurance industry to reach underserved consumers with new products and services.” Adrea Rubin Marketing has worked with more than 30 different insurance carriers selling life, health, and property and casualty products. These carriers market via direct mail, outbound telemarketing, and digital and alternate media channels. Adrea Rubin Marketing’s experience enables insurance carriers to reach the most profitable segments of the Choicescore database as well as their own policyholder file. The firm’s ability to optimize the data as it applies to each individual carrier engagement is unparalleled. “Adrea Rubin’s presence in the insurance industry makes this expanded relationship a natural fit,” said Rick Erwin, president of Data and Analytics, Experian Marketing Services. “This next step will increase the availability of a leading marketing product designed to help marketers reach consumers who may not otherwise be reachable.” Learn more about Experian Marketing Services. Photo: Shutterstock
Did you know that there are 64 million people in the United States that have little or no traditional credit history? These people are typically referred to as underbanked or underserved consumers, and Experian just announced a new Extended View Score that can help these consumers gain access to credit products and services, which can lead them down the path of building a fuller credit history. Extended View is also beneficial for lenders as it can help them expand their lending universe. Steve Wagner, president of Experian Consumer Information Services, who also spoke today at CFSI’s 7th Annual Underbanked Financial Services Forum, said: Many of the estimated 64 million consumers with limited to no credit history that are unscoreable by traditional credit scores are creditworthy. Extended View can redefine how businesses evaluate this underserved population and empower more consumers with cost-effective credit and financial opportunities. See our news release for more information on Extended View Score. Photo: Shutterstock
Earlier this spring, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a proposed amendment to the Assessments, Dividends, Assessment Base and Large Bank Pricing (LBP) rule that it put forward in February 2011. The revised rule attempts to address lender concerns that they would be unable to comply with the new rule’s provisions, particularly the added requirement of reporting subprime and leveraged consumer loans. Under the new proposal, subprime consumer loans would be renamed "higher-risk consumer loans and securities,” and would be defined as: All consumer loans where, as of origination, or, if the loan has been refinanced, as of refinance, the probability of default within two years was greater than 20 percent, excluding those consumer loans that meet the definition of a nontraditional mortgage loan; and Securitizations that are more than 50 percent collateralized by consumer loans meeting the criteria in (a), except those classified as trading book. The FDIC is reviewing comments on the changes and has extended the compliance date for the new reporting requirements until October 1, 2012.
Experian Healthcare, the leading provider of financial information services and market intelligence for health systems, hospitals, medical groups and specialty organizations, today announced that it is ranked No. 77 on the 2012 Healthcare Informatics (HCI) 100 list. Experian Healthcare includes the capabilities from the previous acquisitions of SearchAmerica® and Medical Present Value, Inc. (MPV). This year’s ranking for the organization is an improvement from MPVs ranking of 98 on the 2011 list. SearchAmerica was not previously listed. The HCI 100 is an annual listing of the top 100 health information technology (HIT) companies based on HIT revenue earnings from the most recent fiscal year. In collaboration with Porter Research and ST Advisors LLC, HCI reviews and analyzes company reported sales figures, official financial filings, press releases and information from unrelated healthcare industry consultants to determine the most deserving companies. “We are extremely proud to be included on this year’s HCI 100 list,” said Dan Johnson, president of Experian Healthcare. “Our jump in the ranking illustrates Experian’s commitment to this sector and underscores our dedication to delivering tools and services that help healthcare providers improve their financial health.” Check out the complete results of the HCI 100. For more information on Experian Healthcare’s products and services, visit www.experian.com/healthcare. Photo: Shutterstock
Although 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have passed laws requiring consumer notification in the event of a security breach of personal information, recent large-scale and publicized breaches continue to make data security a top legislative agenda item in statehouses across the country. Of the 15 data breach proposals introduced by State legislators this year, two have been signed into law. In Vermont, the state legislature passed a new law that requires entities to notify the state attorney general’s office within 14 days of a security breach, unless the data collector has affirmed with the attorney general’s office that a written data security plan is in place and the organization can comply with breach notification requirements. In addition, the Vermont law would require that a consumer be notified of the incident in general terms; alerted to the types of information exposed; provided with a toll-free number to call for guidance; given advice about credit monitoring; and provided with the date of the breach and its discovery by the business within 45 days. The Connecticut legislature also passed a new data breach law that requires companies to notify the state attorney general’s office of a security breach before a notice is sent to consumers. Congress is also considering data breach notification proposals. In the Senate, several members have signaled their intent to offer data breach notification amendments when the Chamber considers cybersecurity legislation. However, there are a number of hurdles that lawmakers must address before they can move forward. First, the large number of congressional committees that have jurisdiction on the issue has led to turf battles. Also, it has been difficult for Congress to settle on a standard that would effectively preempt the current patchwork of state laws. Photo: Shutterstock
Experian Automotive today announced that average credit scores for consumers buying a vehicle have dropped to near prerecession levels. According to its quarterly automotive credit analysis, the average credit score for financing a new vehicle dropped six points to 760 and dropped four points to 659 for used vehicles. Comparatively, credit scores in Q1 of 2008 were at an average of 753 for new vehicles and 653 for used. Lenders also continued to set favorable terms for consumers during Q1 2012. Interest rates were lower year-over-year and loan terms were longer, giving consumers access to potentially lower monthly payments. For example, the average interest rates dropped to 4.56 percent on new vehicle loans and to 9.02 percent for used. The average loan terms also increased, extending by one month for new and used vehicles to a total of 64 and 59 months, respectively. “During the first quarter of 2012, car shoppers definitely found more favorable conditions for their vehicle loans,” said Melinda Zabritski, director of automotive credit for Experian. “A reduction in average credit scores, lower interest rates and a lengthening of loan terms are all very good signs for the market and offer great opportunities for consumers looking to make a deal on a new or used vehicle.” The analysis also showed an increase in the average amount financed. The average amount financed on new vehicles rose by $589 in Q1 2012, reaching a total of $25,995. For used vehicles, the average amount financed increased by $411, bringing the average total to $17,050. “Our report shows automotive lending is as healthy as it’s been since the market bottomed out in 2008,” continued Zabritski. “With consumers doing a good job of paying back loans on time and the percentage of dollars at risk reaching its lowest point in six years, lenders are able to extend terms and provide lower rates. This thawing of the credit pipeline has been good for everyone, from consumers to lenders to automotive retailers.” Some additional highlights from Q1 2012: Vehicle loans to nonprime, subprime and deep-subprime customers increased by 11.4 percent Auto repossession rates are down by 37.1 percent. Thirty-day delinquencies dropped by 7.6 percent; 60-day delinquencies dropped by 12.1 percent. Banks and credit unions gained market share. Banks grew by 7.5 percent to 40.21 percent market share, while credit unions grew by 10.5 percent to 16.89 percent market share. Complete findings from the State of the Automotive Finance Market Q1 2012 credit trends analysis will be presented today in a Webinar at 11 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Central/2 p.m. Eastern. Please join us. Experian Automotive’s quarterly credit trend analysis features market reporting data and analysis from its AutoCount® Risk Report, which analyzes automotive lending markets based on a uniform measurement of credit quality that segments markets by geography, credit score and vehicle registrations, among other factors. It also incorporates data from the Experian–Oliver Wyman Market Intelligence Reports, which provide topical, quarterly analysis; peer benchmarking options; and commentary on key issues facing the financial services industry. Photo: Shutterstock
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Today, we stand at the forefront of a digital revolution that is reshaping the financial services industry. And, against this backdrop, financial institutions are at vastly different levels of maturity; the world’s biggest banks are managing large-scale infrastructure migrations and making significant investments in AI while regional banks and credit unions are putting plans in place for modernization strategies, and fintechs are purpose-built and cloud native. To explore this more, I recently had the privilege of attending the annual Reuters NEXT live event in New York City. The event gathers globally recognized leaders across business, finance, technology, and government to tackle some of today’s most pressing issues. On the World Stage, I joined Del Irani, a talented anchor and broadcast journalist, to discuss the future of lending and the pivotal role of data and AI in building a more inclusive financial system. Improving financial access Our discussion highlighted the lack of access to traditional financial systems, and the impact it has on nearly 100 million people in North America alone. Globally, the problem affects over one billion people. These people, who are credit invisible, unscoreable, or have subprime credit scores, are unable to secure everyday financial products that many of us take for granted. What many don’t realize is, this is not a fringe subset of the population. Most of us, myself included, know someone who has faced the challenges of financial exclusion. Everyday Americans, including young people who are just starting out, new immigrants and people from diverse communities, often lack access to mainstream financial products. We discussed how traditional lending has a limited view of a consumer. Like looking through a keyhole, the lender’s understanding of the person in view is often incomplete and obstructed. However, with expanded data, technology, and advanced analytics, there is an opportunity to better understand the whole person, and as a result have a more inclusive financial system. At Experian, we have a unique ability to connect the power of traditional credit with alternative data, bringing a more holistic understanding of consumers and their behaviors. We are dedicated to leveraging our rich history in data and our expertise in technology to create the future of credit and ultimately bring financial power to everyone. The future of lending After spending two days with over 700 industry leaders from around the world, one thing is abundantly clear: much like the early days of the internet, today, we are at the cutting-edge of a technical revolution. Reflecting on my time at Reuters NEXT, I am particularly excited by the collective commitment to drive innovative, and smarter ways of working. We are only beginning to scratch the surface of how data and technology can transform financial services, and Experian is positioned to play a significant role. As we look to the future, I am excited about the ways we will create new opportunities for businesses and consumers alike.
The advertising ecosystem has seen significant transformation over the past few years, with increased privacy regulation, changes in available signals, and the rise of channels like connected TV and retail media. These changes are impacting the way that consumers interact with brands and how brands understand and continue to deliver relevant messages to consumers with precision. Experian has been helping marketers navigate these changes, and as a result, our marketing data and identity solutions underpin much of today’s advertising industry. We’re committed to empowering marketers and agencies to understand and reach their target audiences, across all channels. Today, we are excited to announce our acquisition of Audigent—a leading data and activation platform in the advertising industry. With Audigent’s combination of first-party publisher data, inventory and deep supply-side distribution relationships, publishers, big and small, can empower marketers to better understand their customers, expand the reach of their target audiences and activate those audiences across the most impactful inventory. I am excited to bring together Audigent’s supply-side network as a natural extension to our existing demand-side capabilities. Audigent’s ability to combine inventory with targeted audiences using first-party, third-party and contextual signals provides the best of all worlds, allowing marketers to deliver campaigns centered on consumer choices, preferences, and behaviors. The addition of Audigent further strengthens our strategy to be the premier independent provider of marketing data and identity, ultimately creating more relevant experiences for consumers. To learn more about Experian and Audigent, visit https://www.experian.com/marketing/ and https://audigent.com/.