CIO News
If You Don’t Have a CIO on Your Board, You’re in Trouble (and You May Not Even Know It)
It's a widely accepted truism in this new millennium—if not an entirely proven one—that technology drives innovation and innovation drives competitive advantage. Whether or not that's completely ...
Preparing Your Organization for Digital Transformation
There is little consensus in the insurance industry on what exactly is included in "digital strategy." Most insurers typically mean agent portals, customer portals, corporate sites and online ...
The Evolution of the CIO: More Opportunities Ahead
The theory of evolution is a funny thing. It's widely accepted as scientific fact and the way of things, yet it can't be proven or disproven emphatically. Much the same might be said of the position ...
What CIOs Should be Telling Carrier Board Members About Tech Risks
Many carrier CIOs face the challenge of communicating with their organization's board of directors. It can be difficult sometimes for CIOs to know just how much communication is enough. It can also ...
Here’s One Way Insurer CIOs Can Prepare For a Digital Transformation
With insurers facing an ever-increasing use of technology in their daily activities, the pressure is on for chief information officers to anticipate both current and future needs – for the ...
Cyber Security Considerations for P/C Carrier Board Members
As banks improve their ability to defend against cyber attacks, criminals are increasingly turning their attention to the insurance sector. In addition to seeking customers' personal and financial ...
Why Company Culture Matters to CIOs
Many new CIOs make the same mistake. They've just been hired into their new position and have a mandate from those who did the hiring—the board, the CEO, an executive search committee—to "shake ...
Today’s CIO Must Have Technology, Business and Leadership Skills
CIOs, like most IT professionals, are by their nature problem-solvers, so self-assessments and career reviews often get lost in favor of just getting things done. But that's a mistake. The recent ...