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.
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.
Tech Vital for Insurers to Meet Equity Analysts' ExpectationsJanuary 15, 2013Technology is one of four key elements that both P&C and life insurers must get right to grow at the rates that equity analysts – and, by extension, the worldwide investment community – expect.
11 Answers to 2012's Burning QuestionsDecember 14, 2012Last year we identified 11 questions we expected to be answered by the insurance technology industry in 2012. How much clarity did we get?
Elite 8 2012: Sal Abano Leads Tower IT Team To GrowthOctober 18, 2012CIO Sal Abano has drawn on a 26-year military career, including his experience as the U.S. Army's regional CTO in Iraq, in applying a team leadership approach in IT to support Tower Group Companies' growth. By Anthony O'Donnell
6 Distribution Forces To Power International ExpansionAugust 15, 2012Insurers should take a more local, less regional view of key elements in external markets, such as per capita income, computer ownership and broadband access, when seeking to identify opportunities.
WHO ARE THE INTERNET INNOVATORS IN INSURANCE?February 12, 2003Competition is underway for the 2nd Annual Insurance Innovators Award—created to recognize the use of Internet technologies to improve business relationships in the insurance industry.
AON'S WIRED FOR GROWTH(tm) WINS FIRST INSURANCE INNOVATORS AWARDJune 05, 2002Reflecting the drive to find cheaper alternatives to traditional IT activities, Farmers Insurance Group is expanding its successful offshore outsourcing program and has signed a contract with Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.
