Chris McMahon

Health care, finance and insurance are among the top five industries driving demand, according to Burning Glass Technologies; average advertised salary: $94,000.

Data analysis, processing and results distribution enables ProSight’s customer service team to access all client history and claims data.

IMS UBI Intelligence includes hardware, logistics, support, communications, secure data warehousing and analytics.

Amica Mutual, USAA and four others recognized by J.D. Power for customer service excellence; survey finds customers compare customer experiences across industries.

Amica Mutual, Erie and Nationwide ranked highest in homeowner claims satisfaction, according to J.D. Power.

In 2013, there were more large deals and the average P&C deal size doubled, Deloitte says. However, global insurance M&A activity fell 60 percent in aggregate deal value.

While customers who report positive mobile and Internet experiences are most likely to buy more and offer referrals, that experience frequently falls short of customers’ expectations, says Capgemini.

Compared to other nations, the U.S. P&C market is the “most improved,” according to the Capgemini “World Insurance Report.”

60 percent of survey participants are increasing cyber security budgets, according to BAE Systems, and 82 percent say they expect the number of cyber attacks to increase.

Strategy, attitude and buy-in separates leaders from others, an Accenture survey finds. Mobile technology is the priority, as it enables better engagement with customers and creates new revenue streams.

Top three priorities for insurers include improving security/privacy, system simplification and standardizing infrastructure technologies, according to a survey by Kable.

Ed Baird to retire after 25 years of service with the company; to be replaced with Charles Lowery, previously EVP and COO of Prudential's U.S.-based businesses.

At $40 billion, insured losses were well below the 10-year average of $60 billion.

The general manager of usage-based insurance says predictive models are the "secret sauce" that gives the company a competitive advantage in the space.

Thirteen percent of insurers say enterprisewide data management is a significant strength, and 19 percent are confident in their company's multi-asset risk tools, according to a report from State Street.

Oklahoma and Texas led in insured CAT loss payouts; overall, insured CAT losses declined compared to 2012.

The Bright Choices Exchange is designed to offer ancillary benefits and access to mid-sized and large employers nationwide.

A survey of financial services executives finds companies investing in technology, people and processes, yet readiness levels are low and stress levels are high.

Insurance CEOs are overwhelmingly optimistic about growth and hiring, but more than half are concerned about their ability to manage technological change and new market entrants, according to survey.

Accenture survey finds that $400 billion in insurance premiums could change hands within the industry over the next 12 months.