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New Microinsurance Facility Focuses on Catastrophe Risk
March 31, 2011 @ 12:52 PM | By Anthony O'Donnell
An international consortium including Swiss Re, Guy Carpenter and Mercy Corps has created what it calls a scalable, innovative model to combat the financial impact of natural disasters for Haitians.
continued...I&T Seeks Nominations for Elite 8 2011
March 30, 2011 @ 12:40 PM | By Anthony O'Donnell
We're getting ready to select this year's Elite 8 insurance technology executives, and welcome help from our reader base.
continued...New Life & Annuities Sales Tool: Aging Simulation
March 29, 2011 @ 11:41 AM | By Anthony O'Donnell
Allianz is already looking to develop a version of Stanford University researchers' virtual technology that has been shown to encourage the saving impulse in young people who see a simulation of their older self.
continued...After a Fortnight, Japan Situation Remains Unclear
March 25, 2011 @ 11:42 AM | By Nathan Golia
News this morning, two weeks after the original earthquake, of a potential reactor breach at a stricken nuclear plant headlines the week's developments.
continued...Insurance and Banking Industries Could Be Job Development Difference Makers
March 24, 2011 @ 16:15 PM | By Kathy Burger
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Data Security Tips Throughout Enterprise Devices' Lifecycles
March 24, 2011 @ 10:00 AM | By Nathan Golia
US Micro Corporation, a firm that helps companies dispose of IT assets, shared some tips at the I&T offices on how to make sure data are secure throughout the adoption, life and retirement of hardware.
continued...Early Carrier Estimates Trickle In for Japan Quake Losses
March 22, 2011 @ 12:04 PM | By Nathan Golia
While most carriers and observers are steering clear of releasing hard numbers, Swiss Re and Chartis have decided to do just that.
continued...Report: Firms Plan Alliance for Cloud Computing Standards
March 22, 2011 @ 10:25 AM | By Nathan Golia
According to The New York Times, both personal and business use of new networking and cloud technologies would be standardized.
continued...Insurance Outlook Still Uncertain One Week After Japan Quake
March 18, 2011 @ 12:03 PM | By Nathan Golia
The news out of Japan remains grim, and insurers — like many others — can still only wait and see what will happen.
continued...Mizuho IT Failure a Reminder on Business Continuity Preparedness
March 18, 2011 @ 11:44 AM | By Anthony O'Donnell
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What Did You Think of Our Customer Experience Virtual Event?
March 17, 2011 @ 12:35 PM | By Nathan Golia
Executives from Farmers, New York Life and Amica talked about all aspects of customer experience including mobile, analytics and social media.
continued...What Will it Take to Harden the Market?
March 16, 2011 @ 10:29 AM | By Anthony O'Donnell
It will take more than the terrible tragedy convulsing Japan, according to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, who predict only pockets of price hardening.
continued...Carriers in Japan Must Buck Their Reputation
March 15, 2011 @ 12:31 PM | By Nathan Golia
Research finds that Japanese consumers have a poor view of the insurance industry, but carriers can show that it's unwarranted in their response to the earthquake.
continued...Sendai Quake Raises Questions About Emerging CAT Loss Profile, Risk Models
March 14, 2011 @ 12:05 PM | By Anthony O'Donnell
Japanese government coverage limits insurers' and reinsurers losses, but the industry needs to take a close look at the reliability of its CAT models.
continued...Organizational Strategies, Role of Social Discussed at IBM Customer Experience Luncheon
March 14, 2011 @ 10:29 AM | By Nathan Golia
Carriers are forming cross-functional groups to decide how to leverage technologies to improve the customer experience.
continued...A Review of Deadly Tsunamis That Hit American Shores
March 11, 2011 @ 11:47 AM | By Anthony O'Donnell
The waves generated on American shores by the March 11 Sendai earthquake may have been mild compared to those striking Japan, but history shows that tsunamis pose a deadly threat on the eastern shores of the Pacific.
continued...More Video and Other Updates on Japanese Quake and Tsunami
March 11, 2011 @ 11:19 AM | By Nathan Golia
The country's broadcasting arm, NHK; as well as several other outlets, have posted several videos showing the destructive power of this morning's seismic event.
continued...Technology Shows the World Scope of Japan Earthquake Disaster
March 11, 2011 @ 10:17 AM | By Kathy Burger
Technology shows the world scope of Japan earthquake disaster; even within a few hours or the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami there was a tremendous amount of information about the scope of the tragedy.
continued...Need for Customer Focus Seen for Long Haul
March 10, 2011 @ 12:02 PM | By Anthony O'Donnell
Insurers must come to grips with an ever-changing and diversified consumer population at a time of accelerated change, driven largely by technology.
continued...Customer Experience Driving Carriers' Tech Investment: Deloitte
March 10, 2011 @ 09:27 AM | By Nathan Golia
Insurance practice leader Rebecca Amoroso discussed how technology is changing the landscape across the insurance enterprise.
continued...Effective Policyholder Communication Requires Quality, Relevant Content
March 07, 2011 @ 12:27 PM | By Robert Linsky- NEPS- LLC
Whether insurers communicate to their policyholders through printed documents, email, online or social networking sites, a clear understanding of the central purpose of each communication and its intended audience are the first requirements for achieving success.
continued...McRaith a Favorable FIO Director Choice for Insurers
March 04, 2011 @ 13:59 PM | By Anthony O'Donnell
The head of the Illinois Department of Insurance is well-equipped to represent both the merits of the existing state-based regime and also the legitimate concerns of insurance companies.
continued...The Federal Insurance Office Has a Face. Now What?
March 04, 2011 @ 12:20 PM | By Nathan Golia
The expected appointment of Michael McRaith as head of the recently created Federal Insurance Office is the first breeze pushing aside the clouds of uncertainty over the body.
continued...There's ROI in Better Customer Experience
March 04, 2011 @ 12:04 PM | By Kathy Burger
Customers expect their insurers to offer a quality service experience; I&T's March 16 Virtual Event on customer experience shows how industry leaders do it.
continued...Resistance is Futile: Jobs Makes Appearance to Introduce iPad2
March 02, 2011 @ 14:30 PM | By Kathy Burger
Jobs makes appearance to introduce iPad2; new tablet device begins shipping on March 11 and is thinner and lighter than the first-generation model.
continued...Carriers Embracing Modern Data Strategies
March 02, 2011 @ 13:12 PM | By Nathan Golia
Insurance CIOs at companies new and old increasingly realize the importance of building strong data warehouses for now and the future.
continued...Mobile's Role in Life Insurance Not Necessarily on the Consumer Side
March 01, 2011 @ 12:32 PM | By Nathan Golia
A Celent report indicates that life carriers don't see the same need to develop consumer-facing mobile applications as P&C carriers.
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