Technology & Analytics
New Forecast Model Predicts How Far Storm Waves Will Push Water Out on Beachfronts
When John Couch is certain a storm will hit Hatteras Island, he goes into action, moving merchandise in his auto parts store from bottom shelves to top ones and hauling away the most valuable items. ...
With Insurance Industry Transformation, the Struggle Is Real: KPMG
The talk is out there: Insurance industry leaders have often spoken of transforming operations to embrace disruptive advances including big data, other new technology and related customer service ...
Insurers: Ignore the FinTech Revolution at Your Long-Term Peril
While 90 percent of insurers fear they will lose business to a FinTech start-up, only 43 percent say they have put FinTech at the heart of their corporate strategies, according to report published by ...
Predictive Analytics Can Aid Wayward Workers Comp Claims
High complexity claims account for the majority of dollars spent in workers compensation claims. One way to identify high exposure claims early is by using predictive analytics. Using analytics, ...
Erie Insurance Tests Google Glass as Underwriting Workforce Efficiency Tool
Erie Insurance is testing the use of Google Glass in a bid to boost workforce efficiency, something it says will be crucial as waves of baby boomers retire from the industry over the next few years. ...
Two Big Data Companies Merge to Expand Crime-Avoidance Technology
Two companies in the big data realm are planning to merge in a move that will help expand the use of risk-reduction technology that helps users safely navigate high-crime areas. Helios and Matheson ...
XL Catlin, Liberty Mutual Back Internet of Things/Home Security Startup
XL Catlin and Liberty Mutual are among the backers of a new startup focused on developing Internet of Things-related home security technology, with an eye on reducing property damage risks. The ...
U.S., Other Business Groups Say China’s Cyber Rules for Insurers Go Too Far
Controversial cyber security regulations for China's insurance industry, now before the World Trade Organization (WTO), could soon take effect despite efforts by foreign business groups to persuade ...