Profile of Kathy Burger
Editorial Director
Member Since: 5/8/2014
Author
Blog Posts: 575
Posts: 132
Katherine Burger is Editorial Director of Bank Systems & Technology and Insurance & Technology, members of UBM TechWeb's InformationWeek Financial Services. She assumed leadership of Bank Systems & Technology in 2003 and of Insurance & Technology in 1991. In addition to directing the editorial strategy of both brands, Kathy is charged with the creation and development of new products, editorial supplements, special publications and live and online events including BS&T's Executive Summit, I&T's Executive Summit, Webcasts, live custom events and executive roundtables. Kathy is a frequent speaker/moderator at financial services industry conferences, and also has presented at a number of technology company user group and sales force events, as well as numerous Webcasts sponsored by industry leaders. She is a graduate of Carleton College.
Articles by Kathy Burger
posted in February 2007
2/9/2007
It may be true that insurance is sold, not bought, but the real foundation of the business is the policy -- the contract that represents what often is a lifelong relationship between customer and carrier. The terms, pricing and administration of the policy reflect not only the needs and financial circumstances of the policyholder, but also the performance and compensation of an agent or distributor; the capabilities of the insurer, in terms of underwriting, product development, billing and custo
2/1/2007
The media buzz about Linden Lab's Second Life online digital world raises commerce and customer possibilities for insurance companies and other financial institutions.