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.
Technical competence is never enough, at least not for inspiring excellence in execution in others, helping them to be better than the teams you're competing against.
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.
The New Business Process: 4 Tech EnablersMarch 01, 2013Writing new business accurately and efficiently is critical to an insurer’s ability to grow and gain market share. How can tech enable carriers in a world of increased expectations?
10 Steps to Outsourcing Success for InsurersAugust 01, 2012Outsourcing has become increasingly complex, with more options, more potential benefits and also new kinds of risks. What do insurers need to do to make sure their outsourcing arrangements are successful?
Q&A: CIO Mark Clark on Balancing Legacy and New Technology at Jackson National Life October 10, 2011Jackson National Life's "Long-Term Smart" business strategy behind the life and annuities carrier's outstanding success during times of trouble is backed by a single-platform, legacy-wrapping IT strategy aimed at mitigating risk, minimizing complexity and
CSC Introduces FuturEdge Application Modernization Services Suite September 20, 2011The modular suite of services is designed to replace ad hoc, technology-focused decision-making with a business-led portfolio management strategy aimed at increasing agility, reducing costs and decreasing business and operational risk.
CSC Launches Cloud and SaaS Delivery for Exceed Billing PlatformSeptember 19, 2011The new delivery mode enables consumption-based pricing for Exceed Billing for P&C, life and annuity and health insurance carriers, while also bringing benefits of enhanced productivity, market agility and improved customer and agent satisfaction.
CSC Acquires AppLabs TechnologiesSeptember 14, 2011The strategic goal of the buy is to give CSC a footprint in the application testing services market.
Pan-American Life Licenses CSC Insurance Data ModelJuly 28, 2011The model will give the New Orleans-based carrier a consolidated view of essential producer information, both in the U.S. and throughout Latin America, from a variety of sources across the enterprise.
