Tech Decisions June 2006
Cover Story
The Alignment Myth?
IT has been on a quest to achieve better alignment with its business partners. But are such alliances fact or fiction? In the final chapter, is the business side really satisfied with IT's performance
Features
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Pain Relievers
More than one IT leader has been jolted out of a deep slumber, suffering cold sweats in the middle of the night, over concerns about the installation of a new policy administration system. There are p
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Tug of War
Can insurers find the funds to satisfy security and compliance demands while competing IT priorities are pulling those resources in other directions? We'll answer that question and forecast how budget
Columns Editor's Note
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Out on a Limb--With Company
An interesting new book recently hit my radar screen, which further crystallized a thought that had been lurking in the back of my mind for some time. Countless articles and conference presentations c
Columns Trends & Tech
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Is It Real, or Is It Virtual?
Virtualization and virtual machines have been getting a lot of attention lately. This is mainly due to the increased availability and reliability of commercial virtual machine software from VMware and
Columns Tech Tattler
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IT Cowboys
OK, I know Willie never could be confused with an employment and demographics expert, but I would argue the craggy state of his countenance should be ample evidence of a hard life lived and, thus, cou
Columns Stats Watch
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It's Life's Turn
After surveying independent life insurance producers for a report from Celent, Craig Weber, a senior analyst in the research firm's insurance practice, found life agents are becoming increasingly tech
Columns Tech Therapy
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Ask Dr. G.
Dr. Gigabyte is back. He narrowly escaped an intense session with Tony Robbins after deciding, as a highly evolved doctor, he really didn't need any more personal growth. So, Dr. G. has returned to ou
Departments Industry Intelligence
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Ohio Casualty Speeds Agency Download Capabilities
Policies and endorsements for several commercial lines of business from Ohio Casualty Insurance now can be issued in real time through its agency interface system, P.A.R.I.S. Express. In addition, Ohi
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St. Paul Travelers Adds Enhanced Dashboards on Electronic Portal
St. Paul Travelers has introduced enhanced dashboards for e-CARMA, the customer portal to its risk management information system. Three distinct dashboards are available directly from e-CARMA's home p
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UnumProvident Offers Electronic Claims Monitoring Service
UnumProvident Corporation, a provider of income protection insurance, has launched a virtual claim monitoring service to assist claimants in managing their information and checking their claim status.
Departments Business Solutions
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Big Benefits for Small Term
Canadian insurer Western Life Assurance Company wasn't looking for too much from a software solution, just a simpler business process for underwriting life insurance policies, according to Bruce Ratzl
Departments Top Tech
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Company: iPartners
iPartners is offering its Insurance Scorecard product to provide property/casualty carriers with next-day access to policy and claims information, which will help managers make decisions affecting inc
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Glatfelter Insurance Group's Wayne Umland
When Wayne Umland joined Glatfelter Insurance Group nine years ago as executive vice president and CIO, the privately owned insurance broker managed one major program: selling accident/sickness polici
