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Google’s Schmidt: Insurance About to ‘Explode’ With Uses for Big Data
Google Inc. Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said new technologies that help companies analyze vast amounts of digital information have the power to bring change to the insurance, health-care and ...
Workers’ Compensation Results Improved in 2012: A.M. Best
The workers' compensation industry's results improved in 2012. Premiums grew for the second straight year, the combined ratio improved, and claims frequency declined at a faster rate than severity ...
What Makes a Successful P/C Carrier CIO—and How to Know If You Have One
Triumphant Mutual and Victorious Insurance Co. seem like two peas in a pod. They're similarly sized property/casualty insurers that write personal lines and small-business insurance. But look closer. ...
Allianz Expects Boost from Asia, Brazil, East Europe Markets and Cyber Liability, Energy Products
Allianz SE, Europe's biggest insurer, said markets such as Asia, Brazil and eastern Europe as well as products that protect against cyber risks will increase revenue at its industrial insurance unit. ...
Progressive CEO Sees Telematics Edge for Driverless-Car Insurance
Progressive Corp. said its technology that tracks driver behavior to set insurance rates will help the company adapt as automated cars take the road. The auto insurer offers a device called Snapshot, ...
Tech Critical to Strengthening Insurance Underwriting: Survey
An overwhelming majority of underwriters (93 percent) perceive investment in technology as the best way to improve underwriting quality, according to an Accenture survey of U.S. commercial insurance ...
Cloud, Device Security Lacking: Georgia Tech Analysis
As more businesses find their way into the cloud, few engage in security measures beyond those provided by the associated cloud storage firm, a new report from Georgia Tech notes. Even fewer seek ...
Aging Core Systems Not Making the Grade: IGO Carrier Research
A new survey of P/C and group life carriers revealed that more than 50 percent cite legacy systems as the top core system challenge, followed by integration and scalability/flexibility issues. ...