Chris McMahon

Zurich sees predictive analytics as a critical capability and has been accelerating investments in the technology.

Among its many data-oriented initiatives, CNA is applying big data technology to workers compensation claims and adjusters' notes.

The insurer is using more public data to improve underwriting results and decrease the number of questions the insurer has to ask consumers to underwrite them.

Though changes in the insurance business could lead to disintermediation of traditional distribution methods, USI CIO Stewart Gibson says his company is prepared to compete. Part 2 of 2.

Largest reinsurer in the Middle East signs multi-year license for GEMS economic scenario generator.

Stewart Gibson, CIO of the insurance brokerage, talks about how the changing nature of distribution has impacted IT strategy. Part 1 of 2.

With 10 notable mergers in the insurance IT space so far this year, carriers need to look for signs of stability in tech partners, industry observers say.

Progressive’s “mechanics” will help employees quickly create technology solutions to help with claims, understand driving behavior and improve the customer experience.

As insurers and other enterprises explore the use of drones in their business, commercial lines carriers will have to develop new products to cover the risk vector.

Large P&C insurers are "champing at the bit" to use drones for claims investigation and more.

After years of decline, life insurance sales are flat, but Hallett Financial Group is working to boost that with help from P&C brethern, according to CEO Jeremy Hallett.

Research finds millenials are more open to leaving employee sponsored plans and most consumers want help selecting ancillary benefits.

When a busy winter meant independent adjustors' invoices were coming fast and furious, UPC Insurance collaborated with VIP Software to streamline the estimation and invoicing process.

For mid-tier insurers, happy and productive agents are a competitive imperative. Rob Shoenfelt, CIO of Celina Insurance Group, discusses agent-facing apps and the challenge of finding and keeping staff in smaller markets.

Millenials and lower-income people are receptive to calling directly from a mobile ad, according to a study, but insurers need to answer the call.

Dina Shapiro takes over as head of tax for the broker, a position she held previously for American Express and GMAC.

Andre Stewart is named to newly created position of SVP, underwriting, custom accounts, by the medical professional liability insurer.

The new app features direct access to ACE’s medical and emergency assistance partners and location-specific safety alerts, including for diseases, crime, civil unrest, acts of terrorism and natural disasters.

The Touchstone catastrophe modeling platform and suite of CAT models will be rolled out across the organization to support a range of risk management needs.

The broker has launched GC ForCas, a stochastic modeling platform to help insurers understand their exposure to casualty catastrophe losses.