Tech Decisions September 2011
Cover Story
Insurance IT All-Stars: Shining Brightly
The class of 2011 has seen tremendous changes in the way the insurance industry operates and is eagerly positioning their companies to tackle the key issues that will likely face the industry in the next five years.
Features
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Weighted Down
Underwriters traditionally carry a huge weight on their shoulders and in today’s world of information overload, the burden is multiplying. Automating some of the traditional underwriting decisions has helped carriers make quicker and better decisions and sharpened their focus on profit and productivity.
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Window of Opportunity
The outlook for commercial lines carriers often is cloudier than for their personal lines brethren. A commitment to change—and the mantra ease of business—is clearing things greatly for carriers and agents alike.
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That's What Friends Are For
Local agents leverage ties with national carriers to earn social-media hits.
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Side by Side
Building an underwriter relationship is more than personal affinity.
Departments
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People, Processes, Technology Combine to Help Insurer Deal With Alabama Tornado
There may not be a nastier rivalry in all of college sports than between the University of Alabama and Auburn University. The two sides love to hate each other, yet when tragedy strikes, as it did in April, an entire state becomes one and chants of “Roll Tide” or “War...
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Navigating Facebook Helps Develop Social Media
The popularity of Facebook makes it a necessary marketing tool for any insurance agent or broker, but producers need to put the proper operating foundations in place to ensure success before launching their business site.
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Weather Central Brings Alerts to Progressive
Weather Central, a provider of enterprise weather solutions and forecasting, announced an agreement with Progressive Insurance.
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Usage-Based Insurance Next Wave for Personal Auto
Personal auto insurance is already the most commoditized line of property/casualty insurance and is likely to become the most exact of the lines in terms of underwriting as insurers spread the movement known as usage-based insurance.
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Who's Using What
Insurance Software Deals Announced
Business Solutions
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Trusting Your Partner
Investing in new products sometimes means both sides share the risk.
Editor's Note
Trends & Tech
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The Future of Mobile
Kindle’s Cloud Reader solution proves to be a winner.
Columns
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The Short List
Vendor selection means more than just casting a wide net.
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