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.
Bring Your Own Service: The Next Wave in Collaboration?May 28, 2013A new Microsoft survey across 32 countries shows worker appetite for social tools is increasing. However, financial services firms may not be prepared to satisfy this appetite.
Security First Takes to Social Media for Insurance ClaimsMay 17, 2013Security First is using big-data cloud social media analytics software from IBM and partner Integritie to analyze incoming messages sent by email and social media.
Aetna Names J.P. Morgan Vet New CISOMay 16, 2013James Routh has joined Aetna as chief information security officer responsible for the overall program around the health insurer's information assets.
As Cyber Threats Build Against U.S., CEOs Ask for 'Light Touch'March 14, 2013Corporate leaders from the
defense, technology, energy and banking industries told
President Barack Obama on Wednesday they agreed cyber attacks
were a top security threat but that they were looking for a
"light touch" from the government in response to th
WellPoint Sees Telehealth As First Mobile StepFebruary 25, 2013Wellpoint's app, LiveHealth Online, which lets patients reach doctors without an office visit, is expected to be mobile-ready by the end of the year.
U.S. Government Warns of Hacking Threat to PCsJanuary 29, 2013The U.S. Department of Homeland
Security urged computer users on Tuesday to disable a common
networking technology feature, after researchers warned that
hackers could exploit flaws to gain access to tens of millions
of vulnerable devices.
Data Security Will be 2013's Story of the YearDecember 20, 2012Channel and device proliferation, as well as hunger for big data, mean insurers must be more vigilant than ever about securing policyholders' personal information.
Nationwide Security Breach Raises Priority of IT SecurityDecember 05, 2012Nearly a million Nationwide customers' personal information was compromised, but the fact that businesses report that cyber risk is their biggest concern shows that hackers present both threat and opportunity to the industry.
Elite 8 2012: Graeme Boddy Accelerates IT Development To Stay AheadOctober 15, 2012For Builders Mutual CIO Graeme Boddy, the recession offered an opportunity to build infrastructure for a new kind of insurance agent and customer. Today, the company is reaping the rewards.
U.S. Bank Hackers Used Advanced Botnets, Diverse ToolsOctober 03, 2012The hackers behind the
cyber attacks on major U.S. banks have repeatedly disrupted
online banking by using sophisticated and diverse tools that
point to a carefully coordinated campaign, according to security
researchers.
4 iPhone 5/iOS 6 Features Insurers Should WatchSeptember 12, 2012The latest editions of Apple's iPhone and its operating system, announced yesterday, may not seem like much of an upgrade at first glance. But the updated offerings should push insurers in new directions when it comes to mobile development.
