Legacy systems are not a Y2K problem – there’s no ticking time bomb.

The company's goal is to offer more payment options, handle higher volume workflows, and enhance billing operations by streamlining and automating processes, it says.

The life insurer attempts to provide customers with a more convenient way to enroll and manage their policies online.

The rapidly changing nature of the connected vehicle, as well as regulatory uncertainty, are stifling investment and innovation for UBI and telematics in insurance.

Policyholders will always make questionable choices and exhibit unsafe behaviors, but insurers at least have a running start at reducing frequency or severity of loss.

The insurer is expanding its online offerings to mobile and developing new products for customers' smartphones.

Insurers and their technology solution providers know that the claims process is one of the most important and impactful experiences a claimant has with their respective insurance company. Statistics show that from the First Notice of Loss (FNOL) until the claim is closed, policyholders who have suffered a loss can feel vulnerable, frustrated, and even angry if the claim is not handled properly and to the claimant’s satisfaction. Unfortunately, over the years, this aspect of the insurer/policyholder relationship has likewise negatively impacted the industry, and [P&C] insurers continue to fight forward to be considered an expert and a trusted advisor.

As mobile technology gets smarter, stronger, and more entwined with policyholders' lives, insurers are finding new ways to leverage it.

Casey Decker will manage all of FBL's IT efforts and its affiliated insurance companies.

Expert identifies best practices so insurers can get the analytics results they need.

The results go against several recent studies showing as many as half to three-quarters of respondents weren’t ready to give up the wheel.

Michael Lewis has also worked at Bank of America and Lloyds.

The cost of a data breach is going up, and quick responses can save savvy organizations.

The Munich Re unit went with Guidewire for a full revamp.

General Atlantic joins TA Associates and Genstar Capital as investors in the company, continuing a recent industry trend.

NFFG's new site allows customers to research, compare and buy life coverage on their phones.

The app aids property owners in building stronger homes to protect against severe weather and natural disasters.

The company has been an active player in insurance technology M&A.

The P&C insurer selected Guidewire ClaimCenter as its new claims platform.

Emerging technologies and a renewed interest in long-term care are fueling innovation in the insurance industry, according to Aite Group.