Data and information management

The latest cyber attacks, as well as certain regulations, pressure insurers to bring on a full-time security professional, says Novarica's Mitch Wein.

A system upgrade from accounting software producer M.E.Doc unwittingly contained the virus, Ukrainian police said.

Your objective is to dodge the hack coming up or to fully mitigate its impact if a breach occurs. Here, then, are seven best practices to put into action before that exploit hits.

The shift to software-as-a-service, cloud infrastructure, virtualization and automation is requiring that tech departments refocus hiring on advanced technologies.

More insurance companies have dedicated chief digital officers than firms in other industries, says PwC.

Telecoms, retailers and ad agencies are among the companies affected by the Petya virus.

Carriers leading the way in transforming their businesses tend to have a clear view of and strong follow-through on innovation efforts, says Accenture.

The settlement, which ends class-action lawsuits in several states, is the largest in history for a cyber exposure.

The most difficult to acquire talent this summer are IT pros with experience in artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, says CompTIA.

Supplemental insurers teams with Splunk to collect and analyze data on threats against its systems.

As automation and cloud services take hold, fewer workers will be needed overall but the demand for data professionals will rise.

Carriers are ready to embrace digital transformation and are unlikely to be pushed out by insurtech startups, says EY’s David Connolly.

The majority of organizations globally understand the urgency of embracing new technologies and updating their systems, says Antony Bourne of IFS.

Another industry alliance is forged aimed at providing driver data to insurance companies.

Partner Martha Notaras says that her fund is working to keep up with a fast-moving market for new insurance technology companies.

Dr. Meghan Anzelc signs on as VP of data and analytics for the commercial insurer.

Professionals with the right skillsets are earning the highest salary premiums according to new research from Foote Associates.

"Smart contracts" provide a shared view of policy data in real-time while helping fight fraud.

Many organizations want to start artificial intelligence projects before they fully grasp the issues that will make or break any effort.

Eligible customers can use the ExpressTrack platform to get life insurance without requiring a doctor visit, company says.