Constraints on insurers' time and the need for expert understanding of bureau data requirements are large factors driving the trend among small and midsize property-casualty insurers to outsource bureau statistical reporting to specialists.

However, the soft cost of maintenance necessary to keep information technology systems current with an unending stream of statistical reporting changes is the dominant motivating force.

Consider what is involved in keeping a system capable of generating data that meets current reporting requirements.

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