Chief Analytics Officer

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.

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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.

A recent study found that at most firms, two-thirds of the technology budget is spent on 'keeping the lights on' vs. business-advancing initiatives.

The data discord happening at some organizations may be the result of unclear expectations or a lapse in communication between these individuals.

Organizations that have been successful with business intelligence are more likely to adopt the tech than their less successful counterparts, says study.

While the emergence of the chief data officer is undeniable, not every role is created equally or set-up for success. Here's how these pros view their own jobs.

Carriers are starting to recognize scientists focused on behavior, speech and social networking will be valuable in the long term as new data sources emerge.

Kan Yuk Lau has also worked at Liberty Mutual, The Hartford and Allstate.

Technology organizations are becoming more services-focused and that is changing needed job roles. Survivors will need information management and business skills.

Veteran of AIG and Allstate takes on the position for the workers' compensation insurer.

Many firms are creating centralized data management and governance programs, but still grapple with staffing issues.

Over the next 12 months, nearly 80 percent of organizations plan to increase their investments for data processing in the cloud, a new study reveals.