Technology & Analytics
Sunlight Drives Away the Shadows: The Value of Open Source
In its 20-plus years, catastrophe risk modeling had developed nearly insurmountable barriers to alternative views of risk. Except for the largest companies, insurers and reinsurers have had little ...
RiskInsight Model Tools Explained
In her article, "Why Open Platforms are the Logical Next Step for Catastrophe Risk Models," risk expert Karen Clark explains that an open platform starts with "reference" models for combinations of ...
Why Open Platforms Are the Logical Next Step for Catastrophe Risk Models
The first generation of catastrophe modeling technology, based on proprietary "black box" models produced by a few vendors, is 25 years old. It's now generally known that despite significant ...
Progressive at PCI: Telematics Will Become Ubiquitous Underwriting Tool
A Progressive Insurance Group executive asserts that automated automobile technology won't become ubiquitous for years. On the other hand, he predicts, the equally transformative use of telematics ...
Workers Comp Writers Using More Mobile Device Apps and Other Tech Advances
Workers compensation insurers are increasingly turning to mobile device applications and other technology innovations in their bid to remain a force in the industry and serve their clients, Novarica ...
Best Industry Job Prospects in Tech, Underwriting and Claims
Those looking for jobs within the insurance industry should focus on employment opportunities within technology, underwriting and claims departments, according to the latest survey conducted by ...
Bill Keogh Replacing Ruggieri as Advisen CEO
Former EQECAT President William (Bill) Keogh has been elected the new chief executive officer of data and analytics company Advisen Ltd. Keogh has dedicated much of his career to applied insurance ...
Novarica Brings on Insurance IT Vet For Leadership Team
Novarica said it is bringing on an international insurance technology veteran as a principal to the company. Mitch Wein will be joining the firm on Nov. 1, working out of its New York office. He was ...