Commentary

If we are to learn anything from the Japan earthquake and subsequent tsunami, it’s that the time has come to take a closer look at the nuclear power plants in the United states and their locations near known fault lines and fault regions.

Core projects involve big investments. It's important to understand what technology approach will best deliver the business capabilities you need to meet your objectives.

There are some great uses for apps that provide access to a policyholder’s insurance company and claim, with information at their fingertips regarding what to do when they have an accident. What do you know about apps?

The simple truth is there is no such thing as IT strategy in insurance, just the IT element of the business strategy.

There is a lot of anticipation surrounding the Government Accountability Office’s investigation of some states’ interpretation of the federal Liability Risk Retention Act. For months the GAO has been questioning risk retention group owners and managers, seeking comments on the treatment received from various states.

Fortunately for the insurance world, executives are hungry for this information and are convinced that getting a 360 degree view of their customer—both agents and policyholders—is worthwhile. They actively take this information and turn it into strategies for attracting new business, rejecting old business, and sorting through claims.