Esri, a provider of location analytics and GIS software, andGeoDecisions have aligned to offer insurance organizationsperformance optimization from the office to the field as theyvombine to create solutions that allow insurers to track events,such as inclement weather and other natural disasters, so they canbetter serve their clients in their time of need.

“The location of a portfolio and how a pending storm system, forexample, may affect it is critical information,” says Brian J.Smith, director of commercial solutions, GeoDecisions. “GIS andlocation analytics help insurance companies understand thisinformation and apply it as a real competitive advantage.”

Together, Esri and GeoDecisions are offering integratedsolutions based on the ArcGIS platform that assist in catastropheanalysis, exposure modeling, and claims management. Insurancecompanies can use a map-based interface to see their up-to-dateportfolios and the location of pending weather systems. Thisserver-based solution helps them forecast the impact on theircompany's portfolio.

“We value our longstanding relationship with GeoDecisions, whichhas been built over several successful years of partnership,” saysMark McCoy, insurance industry manager, Esri. “The solutions we arebringing to market together will help insurers make betterdecisions and help businesses and the community rebuild fasterafter an event.”