Data and information management

The firm says CRM users who avoid MDM will derive erroneous results that annoy customers, resulting in a 25 percent reduction in potential revenue gains.

The COE will allow IT and business functional groups to collaborate in driving advanced analytics solutions.

While agents and carriers have significantly improved the flow of data, carriers that opened a path for clients to log directly into their proprietary websites presents a problem.

A recent Novarica report shows external threats, such as network technology vulnerabilities and mobile device issues, are driving insurers to increase IT security spending.

By casting a wide net and recruiting candidates based on skill rather than experience, Allstate's SVP of quantitative research and analytics Eric Huls, and many other insurers, are putting in the extra work to fill a shortage of predictive modeling talent.

The practice focuses on the development and delivery of cyber reinsurance solutions to address cyber security risks.

Eighth annual awards program uncovers the best of the best in insurance innovation among both technology users and providers.

Organizations that want to make their first cloud services investments will look to build business cases that encompass longer-term IT and business value.

IBM will host a mobile developer challenge that urges programmers to create consumer and business apps powered by Watson.

RiskAgility FM offers financial modeling and analytics designed to fit insurers’ products and business processes.

Integrated Spreadsheet Rating intended to increase choices and flexibility for clients.

Compared to other nations, the U.S. P&C market is the “most improved,” according to the Capgemini “World Insurance Report.”

60 percent of survey participants are increasing cyber security budgets, according to BAE Systems, and 82 percent say they expect the number of cyber attacks to increase.

Over the past year, MetLife has made advancements in using data to find IT talent and create a 360-degree view of its customers.

Data analytics is a potent tool for bolstering carriers' relationships with agent networks.

With more than three weeks to go, insured losses from severe weather are an estimated $1.5 billion, according to the Insurance Information Institute, and that covers only two of the four storms so far.

Strategy, attitude and buy-in separates leaders from others, an Accenture survey finds. Mobile technology is the priority, as it enables better engagement with customers and creates new revenue streams.

The new application is intended to offer insurers a view of the market and competitive positions for annuities.

Allstate, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, The Hartford and Travelers reported an aggregate combined ratio of 79 percent for full-year 2013, according to Fitch Ratings' latest report.

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