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The workers' comp insurer will also deploy Oceanwide's agent portal, per the agreement.

Insurance carriers face threats from physical events, risks tied to liability and “transition risk" from adjusting to a lower-carbon economy, new study finds.

The reinsurer is leveraging Mortality Assessment Technology, generally used in life insurance, to the reinsurance market.

The P&C insurer adds to its initial implementation of Guidewire ClaimCenter in 2010.

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The vendor will manage Atlas' end-to-end billing process using its Billing Decision platform.

The London-based insurer will deploy TigerRisk Partners' analytics capabilities as it enters the property reinsurance business.

Legacy systems are not a Y2K problem – there’s no ticking time bomb.

The company's goal is to offer more payment options, handle higher volume workflows, and enhance billing operations by streamlining and automating processes, it says.

Insurers and their technology solution providers know that the claims process is one of the most important and impactful experiences a claimant has with their respective insurance company. Statistics show that from the First Notice of Loss (FNOL) until the claim is closed, policyholders who have suffered a loss can feel vulnerable, frustrated, and even angry if the claim is not handled properly and to the claimant’s satisfaction. Unfortunately, over the years, this aspect of the insurer/policyholder relationship has likewise negatively impacted the industry, and [P&C] insurers continue to fight forward to be considered an expert and a trusted advisor.

Casey Decker will manage all of FBL's IT efforts and its affiliated insurance companies.

The Munich Re unit went with Guidewire for a full revamp.

General Atlantic joins TA Associates and Genstar Capital as investors in the company, continuing a recent industry trend.

The app aids property owners in building stronger homes to protect against severe weather and natural disasters.

The company has been an active player in insurance technology M&A.

The P&C insurer selected Guidewire ClaimCenter as its new claims platform.

The UK's departure from the EU highlights the importance for companies to maintain flexible, globalized IT operations to handle unforeseen events.

A new wave of insurance startups is taking aim at the life insurance customer experience and benefits administration.

The specialty insurer adds more self-service capabilities for customers.

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