Shy, but willing to try. Multiline insurer seeks technology consultant. Must be knowledgeable, willing to work with groups, and able to teach new techniques. Long-term relationship not required.
Most insurers turn to technology consultants at various points and in critical projects for technical knowledge, industry insight, and staff augmentation. But as with any relationship, things dont always work out between carriers and consultants, and the risks of being in a bad partnership can be severe. (See The Horror!)
Certainly, there are the financial risks; not only to repair the damage but, if you really have a poor relationship, to do [the project] all over again, said Julie Giera, vice president and research leader in IT services at Giga Information Group. Second, if youre the CIO making the buying decision, your own credibility is damagedand you only have so much political capital to spend.
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