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.