Core systems

Carriers see outdated core systems holding them back from transforming effectively, according to survey.

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.

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

Insurers need to perform due diligence to determine which platform or platforms will best facilitate their strategic objectives.

Moving applications from legacy systems to digital ones takes more than simply swapping underlying hardware or adopting cloud.

Infosys partnership will help the life insurer realize customer service and data mastery goals, says CEO Brooks Tingle.

Many new insurers focused on commercial lines see value in the core systems that incumbent insurers already use.

CIO Jamie Roser credits the carrier’s quick expansion over its five-year lifespan as a company to its digital strategy centered on a cloud-based core system.

While carriers may not be able to replicate the exact science, they should understand that organizational and cultural shifts can both attract the right talent and encourage the emergence of internal ideas.

The platform aggregates external data on new business and applications into a single repository to sure up enterprise reporting to regulators.

The platform, tailored to small business owners, is first being offered to DJs, but will soon be extended to personal trainers and health & wellness coaches.

SMA sees significant spending and shifts in personal lines projects that are aimed at aligning insurers’ strategies to transformation and growth.

Cloud for ancillary services has risen in insurance, and within the past few years the trend has expanded to include core as well with Tier-1 carriers migrating to the model.

Without a clearly articulated set of business value metrics for IT, it can be a challenge for leaders to create compelling business cases for new investment opportunities.

As carriers upgrade systems with an eye toward a more digital world, PwC says opportunities abound for process improvements.

Kerry Goff previously served as senior director of infrastructure architecture and engineering for the life insurer.

Core system vendors like Guidewire, and Majesco have announced new digital capabilities that could significantly change how insurance technology firms compete.

Vendor will integrate new claims, billing and distribution management tools into its existing cloud-based platform.

Sid Gandhi will lead the insurer's digital, IT and business technology teams to boost customer experience.

The move has enabled the reinsurer to develop a new underwriting system, leading to faster product launches and enhanced data analytics.