Chief Analytics Officer

Risa Ryan joins the company from Munich Re America.

Many organizations start their analytics journey eagerly, but without a clear strategy. This approach often leads to failed pilot projects, which have not provided the needed insights to answer business questions.

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

Govind Balu joins the specialty lines insurer.

The insurance industry is a leader in having a shared digital vision to meet digital business aspirations, but there is much to be done, when it comes to rethinking the business model and institutionalizing digital capabilities.

In a partnership with the Geospatial Intelligence Center, high-resolution imagery refreshed at least once a year will assist Allstate in underwriting and CAT response.

New data quality management practices, data discovery techniques and predictive and prescriptive analytics tools will be among the top trends impacting analytics and business intelligence.

Representatives of multiline insurers

Eric VonDohlen comes to the multiline P&C carrier from the lending industry.

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

Carriers are tapping into a wide range of new leadership in order to accelerate transformation efforts.

In its new report '100 Data and Analytics Predictions Through 2022,' Gartner looks at how analytics and business intelligence will impact corporate strategies.

With hundreds of options on the market, knowing which one is best for any organization is no easy task. Here's how to separate the best from the rest in a growing field.

Top reasons cited include rapid technology development, followed by customer needs and expectations, and the need to break down internal siloes to enable better decision-making.

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.

The firm has improved claims processing, premium production, fraud management and other crucial operations, and strengthened relationships with agencies and policyholders, says CIO.

Many organizations have shortcomings in the areas of data management and governance, and don't believe they have the insights needed to drive decision-making, says David Stodder.

Insurers including AIG, Travelers, Liberty Mutual and CNA have announced new staff in roles that will drive tech innovation throughout the year.

Despite being the number one investment priority of CIOs today, few say they have reached a level of maturity in their data management efforts.

Organizations combining innovative talent, diverse data, and applied intelligence can use data-driven insights to improve customer experience, says Accenture's Debbie Polishook.