Technology & Analytics
Cognizant to Acquire Adaptra
IT services provider Cognizant announced that it has agreed to acquire Sydney-based Adaptra. Cognizant said the deal will expand its capabilities in enabling insurers to digitally engage and empower ...
Two Insurance-Related Risk Services Companies Make Acquisitions
Two companies that provide various services and products in insurance-related areas including risk management compliance and claims have made acquisitions. The first, Origami Risk in Chicago, said it ...
Getting It Done: Keys to Policy Administration Systems Transformation Success
The policy administration transformation effort includes many phases that present the carrier with unique challenges. Survey respondents were asked which phase was the most challenging. Planning ...
Communications, Media, Tech Firms’ Risk Awareness Higher Than Actual Preparedness: Marsh
A large number of communications, media and technology companies see their risks becoming more complex or larger in the years ahead. While that awareness is high, however, protection and preparedness ...
Policy Administration Transformation: Business Case Moves Carriers to Action
As the marketplace moves toward digital technology, the need for faster and less expensive solutions is elevating the role of core systems into front-office interactions. This is driving carriers ...
Using Technology to Solve Carrier/Broker Inefficiencies
During the annual International Association of Claim Professionals (IACP) conference held in Sonoma recently, Claims Journal hosted an executive roundtable with board members to discuss ...
Using Graph Analysis to Root Out Complex Fraud Rings
A new form of predictive analytics offers the ability to detect fraud committed by a group or ring in real time. According to Philip Rathle, vice president of products for California-based Neo4j, ...
CFA’s Hunter Reacts in Actuarial Battle: Allstate’s Plan Is Price Optimization
Carrier Management recently published an article in three parts by James Lynch, chief actuary and vice president of Research and Information Services at the Insurance Information Institute, based ...