Big data

The majority of organizations globally understand the urgency of embracing new technologies and updating their systems, says Antony Bourne of IFS.

Professionals with the right skillsets are earning the highest salary premiums according to new research from Foote Associates.

Eligible customers can use the ExpressTrack platform to get life insurance without requiring a doctor visit, company says.

A wealth of available information on patients and their health will help drive quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction, says CEO Joseph Swedish.

Carrier experts discuss keys to creating a data-driven culture and improving customer experience at IASA conference.

Nearly half of organizations surveyed said hosting big data was a major factor in a cloud-first strategy, explains Mark Clayman.

Data-driven platform helps sell small-business insurance more efficiently.

Mastering new information sources is a crucial starting point for machine learning efforts, say industry experts.

The startup, which makes a big data platform for underwriting, will operate as a stand-alone business unit.

Organizations continue to pour money into analytics efforts with spending to increase by 10% annually through 2020.

As the number of firms implementing big data projects grows, many cite a number of significant challenges.

Virtually every organization will be affected, putting new pressure on creation, collection, utilization and management.

The greatest investments will be in banking, healthcare, insurance, securities and investment services, and telecommunications.

Committee members will work to keep regulators up to date on new products from startups and established insurance industry players.

Mobile carriers and tech companies are primed to sell customers car insurance using their in-house data.

Savvy investments, partnerships and hiring practices seen as key to digital transformation.

The growth rate for BI and analytics will decelerate, from 64% in 2015 to a projected 19% by 2020, according to Gartner research.

Software professionals who work on large data-set projects are in high demand.

The startup believes it has a winning formula combining big data, smartphones, and machine learning with consumers’ need for instantaneous service.

Veteran of AIG and Verisk Analytics returns to the carrier side of the business.