Digital Transformation

Communication between business and IT teams is the core of modernization for the insurer.

Disintermediation isn't positive for the industry, and agents' and brokers' roles can evolve, panelists say

Utkarsh Patel, the life insurer's recently hired global head of digital products, has also worked at BBVA, Citigroup, and American Express.

Insurance commissioners from Maryland and Montana spoke at the event.

Creating an open API architecture gives mid-size agencies the modern, digital-first tools to compete with larger insurance players.

Insurtechs have made it easier for consumers, or the agents and brokers representing them, to get quoted for coverage.

Nationwide’s strategy leader Michael Mahaffey spoke about how the carrier transformed its operations to digital technology and came through the pandemic.

Arch CIO on connectivity; Guardian Life digital products head on personalization, and more

Linda Bernardi, author, CEO and founder of Straterra Partners, called for a digital disruption of the insurance industry to further drive technological innovation and business transformation.

Insurers are feeling the pinch of increased staff turnover at a time when they are building to transform.

Vantis Life Insurance Company announced a new marketing and distribution partnership with the insurtech platform.

Buddy’s digital Insurance Gateway brought an increase of 101% in policy orders to the Vigilance program.

Munich Re partners with ERGO, in-tech and others to launch the Mobility Technology Center.

This year’s event will be held in New Orleans at the Roosevelt Waldorf Astoria from June 8-10.

Digital Insurance spoke with Brian Poppe, senior vice president for technology modernization at Mutual of Omaha.

Jennifer Helms, Boston Mutual’s executive vice president, will lead the department.

Also: Polly integrates with six mortgage providers; Roostify teams up with Covered.

The sector has leveraged the pandemic as a catalyst to accelerate a broad digital agenda.

Ladder, an insurtech, is focused on making access to life insurance easier.

Selecting the best solutions requires a focus on design and user experience.