Guidewire-Millbrook Deal Signals Value of Data for DifferentiationMay 14, 2013Guidewire has characterized the deal as providing the ability to help customers to accelerate replacement of their legacy core systems and to improve management of operational data in their policy, billing, and claims functions.
New Novarica Analyst From CIO SideMay 02, 2013In his new role as analyst, former Navy Mutual CIO Tom Benton will report on core system transformation, IT strategy and project management, with a focus on life and annuity carriers.
MphasiS Wyde Debuts Wynsure v5.0 for All Insurance LinesMay 01, 2013The new version includes user experience improvements, as well as group business features, such as a dedicated CRM desktop and simplified accounting and underwriting process review.
Further Thoughts on Quindell’s iter8 BetMay 01, 2013The U.K.-based vendor's acquisition of a distribution technology leader gives it a strong foothold, but succeeding in both geographies won't be easy.
Exigen Fills Gap in Group Benefits Core System Solutions MarketApril 30, 2013Celent's Chuck Johnston says its makes sense that compelling new solution offerings in the group administration space should come from property & casualty system vendors such as Exigen.
SeaPass BOLT and the Sea Change in Commercial LinesApril 04, 2013The BOLT Platform reflects the rapid evolution of the insurance distribution ecosystem in which now both commercial and personal customers demand multi-channel availability of quotes, comparisons, customer service and transactional efficiencies.
A Better Business Case For Big DataMarch 26, 2013Many factors contribute to the continuing difficulty insurers have in making an effective business case for big data investments.
Big Data Not Yet A Best Practice In InsuranceMarch 20, 2013Big data is a hot topic across the insurance industry, but many carriers are stymied by the challenges of making a business case for the types of systems and infrastructure investments required to support a big data strategy, says Martina Conlon, a princi
Mobile: The Road Ahead for InsurersFebruary 26, 2013The insurance industry has begun to provide relevant mobile capabilities to customers and distributors, but carriers must develop strategies of engagement beyond mobile that embrace the data processing implications of 'the Internet of things.'
Maker's Mark's Lessons for Insurers and VendorsFebruary 19, 2013Attention to customer expectations can result in companies ending up in a better place than they were before they ran into trouble, as Insurity’s experience shows.
Insurers' Performance On Sandy Claims: Good News And Bad NewsJanuary 18, 2013Insurers' claims systems appear to have been up to the challenge of handling Superstorm Sandy claims. The same can't always be said for the industry's leadership and communication, however.
Sandy’s Lessons Emerging for P&C IndustryNovember 01, 2012Property/casualty insurers may find themselves reconsidering their business continuity plans and reevaluating catastrophe models and claims response strategies, say industry analysts.
