Data science

Even the best predictive analytics platforms will still need a human mind to tackle high-level analysis. Look for major changes in almost all human roles to come.

Insurers are face challenges navigating GDPR and dealing with many different repositories of information, among others.

Many firms are their own worse enemy at landing and keeping key staff such as software developers, data scientists and cyber security pros.

The program is intended to help calm the waters and prepare the CDO for success in what can be an uncomfortable C-suite role early on.

Gains are especially being made near UC Berkeley, one of the major research universities in the Bay Area.

Skilled developers, data science and security professionals remain in high demand, putting increased pressure on organizations to offer the benefits, culture and work opportunities that will keep them on board.

The evolution of these centers are best depicted by insurers’ growing focus on making consumers’ daily lives easier, while building out capabilities addressing core business problems.

Organizations are struggling to fill critical IT, analytics and security jobs, especially in the advanced skills and management ranks. The job is made harder by job seekers that only want consultant roles.

These industry newcomers from Plug & Play's summer program are focused on providing solutions that insurers in any line of business can use.

CIOs are now pulling in quarter-million dollar paychecks, while the top salaries start at $150,000 and are all geared toward management roles.