Digital Platforms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to use private-sector data to calculate the real flood threat for each home.

With the California mandate to take effect by January 2020 and a potential new U.S. federal privacy law that could supersede it, firms need to start taking stock of their privacy practices.

California and others have passed consumer privacy laws, and lawmakers in Congress are beginning to address the issue. Here's an overview of the players and the proposals.

Shifting to the cloud isn’t just a matter of flipping a switch, and the cost savings won’t be automatic if you’re not acting advisedly. As a result, CIOs should keep these three concerns top of mind.

Specialty insurance company's tech leader says managing technical debt is a challenge for carriers navigating a changing world.

Single-tenant SaaS has the same long-term scaling problem as on-premise deployments: every client’s system running on a slightly different branch of the codebase.

The Digital Footprint service is designed to identify, secure, and control personal data.

The nature of insurtechs make them very attractive targets, as connected technology creates new gateways for cyber criminals.

The tech giants evolved out of necessity to migrate to a more flexible and responsive architecture by incorporating microservices.

Wage growth is starting to accelerate, and CIOs could find themselves paying premiums for certain roles in high demand such as data science, AI, security and cloud technology.

Division working on predictive models and automated underwriting in life insurance launches tool for consumers.

With all of the attention now being paid to securing information, many organizations are seeking clarity around compliance regulations and future changes.

Security must be at the table when working on new initiatives in order to minimize risk and ensure trust, says Accenture.

The landscape shifts with which the insurance industry is currently contending include new developments in both technology and consumer behavior.

Data security, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things are among the most in-demand and highest paid specialized tech skills for 2019.

For insurers to lure these professionals successfully in 2019, they must provide clear career paths that leave room for personal growth as well.

DJI Technology Co., which discovered the corruption in an internal probe, said it’s fired multiple workers who inflated parts costs for personal gain.

The battle to keep cyber attackers from successfully compromising networks is not working, according to a recent report by threat detection company Attivo Networks.

The company's T-HR3 could one day serve as arms and legs for the bedridden, or as a surrogate for relief workers in disaster zones.

As we approach the end of the year and move forward into a year with new cyber risks, here are seven tips to avoid and combat cybersecurity risks.

It is a powerful positioning for insurance carriers to view themselves as data companies first, incorporating that information across all facets of the organization.

Similar to 2017, a common thread is disillusionment about technology or the companies behind it.

Whether it is public, private or a hybrid mix, cloud adoption is now widespread, but most organizations still lack a formal strategy around data migration and management in the cloud.

Across the industry, carriers report that basic third-party data capabilities are common and that pilot activity is high.

The number of phishing attacks worldwide in the third quarter of 2018 reached more than 137 million, according to Kaspersky Lab.

Massive-scale catastrophes like hurricanes and fires benefit from an overhead look at the affected region.

The recent ISACA-CMMI Institute cybersecurity culture research illustrates the accomplishments and gaps that are seen in the cybersecurity culture of many organizations.

Robotics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things will be among the top driving forces for corporate growth and competitiveness, says Forrester Research.

The problem comes when hackers use authorized additions to the blockchain as cover to disguise and attach malware aimed at attacking the blockchain from within.

Carriers see outdated core systems holding them back from transforming effectively, according to survey.

Cyber attacks and data breaches continue to increase in both frequency and intensity, and organizations can expect more of the same next year.

The company combines its previous court-records database with state motor vehicle records with the goal of removing steps for insurers.

Claims applications for the technology are opening new opportunities beyond just usage-based insurance programs.

A high percentage of organizations identify enabling technologies as critical for driving business strategy for the remainder of 2018.

The transition to cloud inevitably changes an organization’s daily business.

IBM agreed to acquire software maker Red Hat Inc. in a $33.4 billion bet on jump-starting its efforts to catch up in the cloud.

Data trash engineers, algorithm bias auditors, virtual identity defenders and cyber calamity forecasters are among the jobs that will play critical roles in the new digital workforce.

The technologies replace data and analytics after a drastic jump in a Gartner survey.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is reporting unauthorized access to consumer data in systems that support federal insurance exchanges.

Digital innovation will soon outpace the ability of many organizations to keep up, and have dramatic impacts on artificial intelligence and related skills, cultural advancement and processes becoming products, says Gartner.

As one of three SVPs of State Farm’s IT capability departments, Pettit presides over the platforms that power digital innovations and advancements for the carrier.

Blending next-gen data solutions with empathy for human-driven processes has helped strategic analytics SVP find success.

Metlife Auto & Home exec succeeds on tough projects by staying true to insurance's 'noble purpose.'

The OCR has hit the health insurer with the fine as part of a settlement from its massive January 2015 breach.

The carrier's AVP of operations and planning for claims started out in the back office, but felt a desire to see the business from the front lines.

Finding critical data in a sea of company data can feel daunting. Start by creating a data inventory to help identify potential 'data hotspots,' recommends Matthew Nelson.

P&C insurer consolidates several support systems onto one platform with agreement.

Cloud adoption is growing for virtualized workloads, with a majority of organizations running or planning to run virtual machines in the cloud this year.

Because the GDPR requires an opt-in system, insurers must request, receive, and capture customer consent in a secure, referrable way.

Culture matters in making a shift to digital, says Dr. Balaji Krishnamurthy, who was cited by TIME magazine as one of 25 key Global Business Influencers.

Hackers accessed information systems at Toyota Industries North America, compromising personal and protected health information.

New company provides short-duration life coverage for risky hobbies like kayaking or road biking via digital distribution.