Data science

The life insurer’s LifeScore Labs division is ready to make its data tool available to other carriers in the space.

Several top colleges and universities are offering courses and concentrations in applying data to the sector.

IT leaders must be prepared to groom new hires to help them understand and unlock business value from analytics, says BCBS exec.

More than half of tech workers polled by Spiceworks said that constant learning is the most important career-boost move they can and will make.

The adoption of machine learning and the need for access to data beyond just data science team is changing how many firms approach information warehousing.

Effective managers are analytical leaders who are adaptable and possess systematic and methodological ways to achieve results.

These technology skills have shown a basically steady, sustained growth performance stretching back to early 2010, says compensation analyst David Foote.

It's important to fill positions with digital natives who understand the connected world, CEOs from AIG, EMC and Argo Group said in panel discussion.

Fifty-one percent expect a raise from their current employer while 21 percent also expect a promotion.

While the concept may seem bewildering, it actually is based on a basic six-step process.

Todd Fancher will lead the carrier’s strategic investment in artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics aimed at better customer service.

The insurer partners with California-based insurtech Carpe Data to further investigate incoming claims.

Midwestern insurer creates accelerator and venture capital fund intended to build up Milwaukee's startup community.

With today’s digital tools and platforms, the technology can be applied to various aspects of the insurance value chain.

The business unit, created last year, leverages data science and extensive third-party data to price small business risk.

The new platform, Quick Quote, generates online quotes for customers who only input a home address using third-party data.

Technology and information management dominate the most wanted hires this year, with seven of the top 10 in the IT and analytics fields.

Data scientists remain among the most sought-after of all workers, and that translates into very healthy salary ranges for several key job roles.

It’s critical that today's students understand how analytics is evolving and how artificial intelligence can help solve real world problems.

The move follows new CEO Brian Duperreault’s earlier assertions the insurer would develop data science and analytics capabilities for underwriting.