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.
Checking in With Esurance on Emerging TechSeptember 29, 2010The auto insurer famous for its embrace of technology is planning on expansions to its mobile and telematics offerings, according to CIO Phil Swift.
Lloyd's Extends Contract for Broadridge's Tarot Service BureauFebruary 25, 2010Lloyd's has also extended its use of Broadridge's solutions through a SWIFT messaging bureau service that is newly available to Tarot users. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Swiftcover Launches Online-focused Marketing CampaignFebruary 01, 2009With its recently launched ad campaign, featuring Iggy Pop, London-based Swiftcover has built a value proposition around the convenience of the online distribution channel.
Mountain West Selects MSB’s IntegriClaimMay 13, 2008Laramie, Wyoming based Farm Bureau Mutual will provide the estimating technology to all of its field adjusters.
Fireman’s Fund Taps ItemfieldJuly 25, 2005Novato, Calif.-based Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. selected Itemfield ContentMaster data transformation software to enable modernization of multiple mainframe applications, including loss notification and quotation generation, and ACORD compliance.
Fireman’s Fund Taps ItemfieldJune 22, 2005Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. selects Itemfield ContentMaster data transformation software to enable modernization of multiple mainframe applications and to enable ACORD compliance.
The Next Generation Numbers Game August 26, 2004Increasing sensitivity to compliance and cost issues is resulting in a renewed focus on back-end systems.
BOLD18February 08, 2004Primerica Life Insurance develops a PDA-based application for capturing and submitting life insurance policy applications electronically
Hot ProductSeptember 12, 2002Hot Products: release of RCT EvaluRater, a residential building estimating tool; and FINEOS Claims Management software released by FINEOS.
CIOs Play Key Role in ReportingSeptember 10, 2002Insurance IT leaders can help business management restore investor confidence by improving financial
reporting technology.
Mukherjee Leaves Farmers for CognizantMay 11, 2001Financial services industry veteran Deb Mukherjee, most recently CTO at Farmers Insurance, has joined Cognizant Technology Solutions.
