Regional auto and home insurers look for business lift from modern core environments.

Technologies are expected to capture, store, manage and analyze large and variable collections of information.

While many computer systems have been patched up to protect against malware such as WannaCry, this new infection has additional capabilities that let it spread by other means.

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

The latest cyber attacks, as well as certain regulations, pressure insurers to bring on a full-time security professional, says Novarica's Mitch Wein.

A system upgrade from accounting software producer M.E.Doc unwittingly contained the virus, Ukrainian police said.

Your objective is to dodge the hack coming up or to fully mitigate its impact if a breach occurs. Here, then, are seven best practices to put into action before that exploit hits.

The shift to software-as-a-service, cloud infrastructure, virtualization and automation is requiring that tech departments refocus hiring on advanced technologies.

More insurance companies have dedicated chief digital officers than firms in other industries, says PwC.

Telecoms, retailers and ad agencies are among the companies affected by the Petya virus.

Carriers leading the way in transforming their businesses tend to have a clear view of and strong follow-through on innovation efforts, says Accenture.

The settlement, which ends class-action lawsuits in several states, is the largest in history for a cyber exposure.

The most difficult to acquire talent this summer are IT pros with experience in artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, says CompTIA.

Supplemental insurers teams with Splunk to collect and analyze data on threats against its systems.

These new companies sport telematics, AI and IoT platforms aimed at expediting claims, digital distribution and more.

While several CEOs have been critical of this administration, they have flocked to the White House this week seeking to influence the government’s technology policies going forward.

As automation and cloud services take hold, fewer workers will be needed overall but the demand for data professionals will rise.

Carriers are ready to embrace digital transformation and are unlikely to be pushed out by insurtech startups, says EY’s David Connolly.

The majority of organizations globally understand the urgency of embracing new technologies and updating their systems, says Antony Bourne of IFS.

Another industry alliance is forged aimed at providing driver data to insurance companies.