Palomar Specialty Moves to Cloud-based Platform
3/31/2014The insurer plans to improve underwriting and speed to market for its customers in earthquake-exposed states.
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Kelly Sheridan is the Staff Editor at Dark Reading, where she focuses on cybersecurity news and analysis. She is a business technology journalist who previously reported for InformationWeek, where she covered Microsoft, and Insurance & Technology, where she covered financial services. Sheridan earned her BA in English at Villanova University. You can follow her on Twitter @kellymsheridan.
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posted in March 2014
posted in March 2014
The insurer plans to improve underwriting and speed to market for its customers in earthquake-exposed states.
Big Thoughts on Big Data: Oracle Industry Connect
3/28/2014Many of the sessions and panel discussions at the conference touched on the present and future capabilities of big data and analytics.
The General Moves Claims to the Cloud
3/27/2014The auto insurer will support claims processes with a Capgemini system.
Commercial Insurers Turn Focus to Underwriting Automation
3/27/2014Research from SMA and Novarica indicates maturation in underwriting automation technology and new system investments among insurers.
Are Insurers Ready For a Consumer-Activated Enterprise?
3/26/2014Consumers’ connectedness and expectations for excellent service are rapidly increasing. It’s time for financial services to catch up with them.
P&C Reports Increase in Predictive Modeling: Towers Watson
3/21/2014Predictive modeling use has increased in nearly every business line throughout P&C but is rarely leveraged across the enterprise.
Analytics Grows as Software Priority
3/20/2014Two companies make system selections that underscore the importance of analytics across the insurance enterprise.
American Modern to Extend Insurity Relationship
3/18/2014PolicyDecisions aims to reduce costs, automate manual processes and improve communications in the Open Lot Physical Damage line of business.
Blue KC Implements IntelliResponse for Self-Service
3/18/2014Virtual agent technology aims for a more engaging online experience for policyholders.
Esurance Speeds Up Claims with Video Appraisals
3/17/2014Real-time video chat allows consumers to speak with appraisers, discuss claims and receive electronic payments.
Admiral Group Selects Guidewire for Policy Admin and Billing
3/14/2014Admiral Group plans to improve business efficiency and speed to market with two new systems.
Celent: Customers Not Ready for Big Data
3/14/2014Most of today’s customers exhibit strong dislike for notifications created using personal information, but younger ones show more acceptance.
Unified Life Chooses Aldera Administrative Platform
3/13/2014The life insurer plans to improve service for employers and members.
P&C and Life Outpace Health in Customer Experience
3/12/2014Health plan providers placed eleven spots behind P&C and life insurers in the 2014 Temkin Experience Ratings.
Climate and Claims: The Harsh Winter’s Effects on Insurers
3/11/2014This winter slammed the U.S. with snow, ice, subzero temperatures, and increased activity for insurers.
Customer Loyalty: The Communications Factor
3/7/2014Insurers must deliver personalized and efficient communications to ensure the loyalty of a tech-savvy customer base, but legacy systems are holding them back.
Capitol Insurance Kickstarts New Business with New Core System
3/6/2014The company is launching a new product on OneShield policy admin software, which will eventually run all its other products as well.
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