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Startup technology companies are upending the insurance industry with increased use of third-party data and new products that last shorter durations.

Talent shortages and disruption from external forcers like insurtech pressure carriers' ability to be digitally nimble, says study.

Carriers are vexed by how best to operationalize the decentralized technology, says Aite Group analyst.

If artificial intelligence efforts are to succeed they need to focus on solving real consumer needs, says Forrester analyst Jennifer Wise.

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

The two technologies account for nearly half of global insurance tech investment, up from 10% in 2015.

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

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

Insurers work with the e-commerce giant and other voice-assistant providers to open new customer channels.

Move continues industry trend of carriers leveraging voice assistants to better connect with customers.