Data quality

New software the company is rolling out for more utilitarian UAVs may play a more lasting role in its attempts to spread the reach of its chips.

Managing this crucial component of data management will help carriers get better results from their analytics, AI and blockchain initiatives.

Driving this transition will be the growing number of Internet of Things devices and the rapid maturation of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

CIO Scott Noerr is constructing a framework for digital innovation at the specialty carrier.

But chief data officers find that with more respect comes greater responsibility.

Vendor will provide insurer with an automated cloud-based platform offering portfolio data, accounting entries and reporting tools.

SVP Jerry Gupta notes the emerging technology has increasingly been used in distribution and claims straight-through processing.

The reinsurer is set to offer life and health clients the startup’s mobile-based musculoskeletal rehabilitation program for policyholders.

The usage-based insurance startup believes that driving frequency is a crucial data point for carriers.

The ability of modern tech entrants to analyze insurers' large data sets is a key part of their value propositions.

Insurance companies can help consumers stay informed on risks to lives and property, evolving them into life-coaches.

Several varieties of produce aren't covered by the initiative because the risk growers face is unclear.

The industry has a way to go in fixing the underlying information challenges needed to respond to regulatory requests and to innovate, says Michael Atkin.

Carriers are starting to recognize scientists focused on behavior, speech and social networking will be valuable in the long term as new data sources emerge.

Not all data insights generate value to an organization, and some can be downright counter-productive.

Nearly half of organizations are adding these professionals to payroll, but perhaps even more sought-after is the CDO.

But most firms are focused on just having an artificial intelligence capability rather than one that adds real value, Gartner says.

The vast majority of stakeholders see administrative waste as a cause of poor communication.

New entrants can benefit from a fresh technology start, say three prominent startup CEOs.

Here’s how insurers can move important analytics projects from innovation to production.