A challenging operating environment, higher consumer expectations and tougher competition are rousing insurance IT outsourcing, according to Everest research.

In 2012, the overall market declined however, as did contract values and duration, according to an Everest Group report.

Understanding these areas of concern can help you avoid and manage the potential risks inherent to IT projects.

Beale has 30 years of insurance and reinsurance experience and held the top job at Canopius Group since January 2012.

Greater New York Mutual's President and COO Liz Heck, a 2013 Women in Insurance Leadership winner, discusses the company's CAT planning efforts, the impact of Superstorm Sandy and importance of technology at the insurer.

Allstate Financial's VP and CIO Mary Springberg, a 2012 WIL winner, discusses the challenges resulting from the sale of a major corporate entity and the importance of employee engagement. 

ROM Re CEO Marianne Petillo was named a 2013 WIL winner as a result of her ability to retain staff in a runoff business and introduce technology into a formerly manual reinsurance operation.

The EVP, Corporate & Public Affairs, shares her thoughts about challenges women in the industry face and what she, as a leader within the organization, thinks about when making important business decisions.

Kelly Smith Promoted to President of Aon Benefield U.S.

Allianz Life’s Libbe Wins ‘Women in Finance’ Award

WIFS is a professional organization for women in the financial services industry.

EVP and COO, Chubb Corp.

SVP, Operations, Tower Group Companies

President and CEO, ROM Reinsurance

SVP and COO, Assurity Life Insurance

P&C Group Executive, Kemper Corp.

President and COO, Greater New York Mutual

EVP and Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Corporate, Zurich NA

SVP, Technology and Operations, Allstate.

SVP, Chief Actuary, USAA