Data and information management

Organizations continue to pour money into analytics efforts with spending to increase by 10% annually through 2020.

Analytics, cloud computing and security are among top skills employers seek.

Many organizations struggle to turn data into insights into action. AI enables that process in a cycle that optimizes continuously, says Forrester senior analyst Brandon Purcell.

Commercial lines tends to outstrip personal when it comes to expanding analytics capabilities, however.

Most say they are uncomfortable with artificial intelligence, despite being exposed to the technology more than they realize.

The reinsurer surveyed 163 carriers to establish their data prowess.

As the number of firms implementing big data projects grows, many cite a number of significant challenges.

College students were tasked with building data visualization tools for underwriters to assess impacts of catastrophes.

How does an insurance organization transform to digital when its digital technology experts are so strapped for time and resources?

Laxman Prakash assumes new role as second VP of information security at the life & annuity carrier.

The inability to easily access, refine and collaborate on information continues to be a large roadblock for many analytics projects, says Zaloni exec.

Data overlay and hands free usage is providing significant value to early adopters, says ABI Research

The worldwide private and public cloud market grew by nine percent in 2016, as organizations increased spending on servers and networking equipment.

Data visualization, dashboards, data integration and data quality are among the features cited as most critical by firms.

Machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing are among the technologies that will help drive organizational success.

Carriers must take care to prevent ‘innovation theater,’ says Novarica report.

Virtually every organization will be affected, putting new pressure on creation, collection, utilization and management.

Initiative pushes customers to adopt autonomous driving features for auto premium discounts.

But carriers are interested in improving customer relationships with more value-added services, says NTT Data survey.

Carriers have a ways to go to incorporate insurtechs’ innovations into their processes, Accenture says.