Between anticipated insurer cutbacks and increased outsourcing of operations, the picture isn’t rosy for insurance IT folk.

As we look forward to a new year, the broad technology shifts bound to impact the insurance industry are already taking shape.

The focus for insurance industry innovations in 2011 includes business analytics and data warehousing, cloud-enabled software-as-a-service and new mobility solutions.

Insurers now have until December 3 to cast votes for their top technology solution providers.

Business process outsourcing and Software-as-a-Service use will rise in 2011, according to a new Celent report.

As November 30 deadline approaches, insurer voting continues as INN and Celent partner on INN’s 5th annual ranking of tech solution providers.

While IT grunt work may be outsourced, the need for talented managers and professionals who understand both business and technology sides remains.

Many insurers think their IT departments can do as good of a job—or better—on a project than a vendor, but they may not be right.

A new Celent report profiles 28 vendors serving Europe, the Middle East and Africa, noting that cost isn’t most important issue for insurers.

The President does his best to mollify India while dismissing the idea of lost jobs at home as “an old stereotype.”

Winners were recognized for green initiatives and office efficiency.

Insurer voting is in progress as INN and Celent partner on INN’s 5th annual ranking of tech solution providers.

With the inexorable move toward the commoditization of IT, CIOs' duties may eventually float off into the cloud.

Against economic woes, insurance companies are facing some tough decisions when it comes to IT staffing and maintenance. In particular, flat premiums and reduced investment income are driving the industry into a competitive state not seen in 20 years, forcing IT organizations to deliver faster, deliver more and reduce or maintain costs, notes a new report issued by New York based research and advisory firm Novarica.

If you’re wondering what to do with your IT outsourcing budget while the recession rages on, start by cleaning up your data and processes.

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Almost 80% of insurers are willing to outsource printing and mailing, but there are other, less drastic ways, to save money.

Personal and Commercial Lines Interface Leadership awards were presented during ASCnet’s 2010 TENCon event; Allied Insurance and Chubb won Innovation Interface Leadership Awards.

Outsourcing jobs may or may not be a sensible financial decision, but either way, both the outsourced individual and the company pay the price.