What Keeps Claims Execs Up at NightDecember 20, 2012In part 1 of a two-part series, Accenture's Michael Costonis discusses what a company survey found were claims executives' pain points.
OneShield Launches Customer/Employee WikiMarch 09, 2010The vendor describes OneShield Wiki as a comprehensive source of training materials, shared documents and resources, contact information and complete documentation on its Dragon policy admin system's components, functionality and architecture.
Northwestern Mutual Able to Stay the Course on IT Investment, Recession NotwithstandingJuly 22, 2009Financial strength and robust planning capabilities have enabled the insurer to keep major initiatives on track and limit the impact of market chaos on its technology investment, according to Northwestern Mutual chief technology officer Karl Gouverneur.
Gary Plotkin Supports OneBeacon’s Growth StrategyJune 15, 2009In his new role as CIO of OneBeacon, Gary Plotkin will focus on growth, supported by collaboration across the carrier's distributed IT organization.
XL Capital Cuts Costs While Reducing Its Carbon FootprintFebruary 09, 2009By consolidating data centers and utilizing virtualization, collaboration and other technologies, XL Capital has seen cost savings mount as its environmental impact shrinks.
Reaching New Product HeightsApril 06, 2006To develop innovative products that support consumers' needs, insurers must overcome information silos and foster collaboration across the enterprise.
TowerGroup: Know Your CustomersApril 05, 2006For insurance companies looking to capitalize on customer-centric product development, knowledge of consumers' needs and behaviors is key.
Third-Party Support: I&T Talks to Securian FinancialApril 05, 2006In an effort to expand its customer-centric portfolio of products, St. Paul, Minn.-based Securian Financial Group ($26 billion in total assets) turned to Woodland Hills, Calif.-based third-party administrator LifeCare Assurance Company for help developing
Scholten’s School of Collaboration October 22, 2003The enactment of a federated IT governance model is producing sustainable results at The Principal Financial Group.
Managing Growth & RiskJune 06, 2003I&T's fifth annual Executive Summit will bring together industry leaders who are looking to grow and compete while keeping IT expenditures in check.
Success Depends on IT/Business Link May 09, 2003Walter Bateman plays coach to ensure Harleysville's growth strategy is supported by cooperation between the carrier's strategy and IT steering committees.
The Goals Are Clear; How To Get There?October 23, 2002A shared vision, the ability to demonstrate ROI and deliverables, and technical expertise all factor into an ability to take advantage of standards, according to participants.
