Start up ventures without legacy burdens enjoy a great opportunity for a forward-looking management team to really embed analytics and digital communications into their strategy, but others can leverage technology for specialty success, suggests Martina Conlon, Novarica.

The potential benefits of automated systems for new business and underwriting – in terms of speed, accuracy, cost reduction and improved service – make for a compelling value proposition.

What a new Gartner report terms "active loss prevention" could usher in a new era of insurer/policyholder cooperation in the prevention of loss of property and person — potentially reshaping consumers' perception of the value of the insurance industry.

The Milwaukee, Wisc.-based life insurer has taken the risk out of leading-edge technology exploration by creating a dedicated fund and project team.

The mobile version of Sentry Insight is meant to give commercial lines customers greater access to their claims information.

New York Insurance Commissioner Ben Lawsky's criticism of captive reinsurance deals appears sensationalist in light of the yesterday's FIO report and industry-side statements.

What a new Gartner report terms "active loss prevention" could usher in a new era of insurer/policyholder cooperation in the prevention of loss of property and person — potentially reshaping consumers' perception of the value of the insurance industry.

Twitter activity around the IASA Educational Conference and Business Show increased this year with the promise of an iPad Mini to one prolific Tweeter. Here's some of the highlights.