Blogs

Dr. Doom: The Reckoning

By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com | June 19, 2013

They used to call Professor Nicholas K. Coch "Dr. Doom." Now they call him quite often.
No Surprise: Mobility, Analytics are Keys to an Insurer’s Future

By Robert Regis Hyle, PropertyCasualty360.com | June 17, 2013

From my perspective, the two areas insurers must improve their capabilities involve mobile technology and analytics.
A Woman’s Place is on the Board

By Laura Mazzuca Toops, PropertyCasualty360.com | June 17, 2013

IICF Women in Insurance Global Conference points up need for more formal advancement programs.
"All Ears To The Ground" for Advancing Risks

By Denise Tessier | June 14, 2013

The industry talent shortage is getting worse, earthquake risk should be addressed on the national level, and other revelations plucked from spring industry conferences.
New and Pending Regulations To Impact Claims, Underwriting Procedures

By Kathy Donovan | June 12, 2013

With differing effective dates, insurers must review and implement state-specific changes to several underwriting and claims functions.
Vigilance is the Trump Card for Security

By Robert Regis Hyle, PropertyCasualty360.com | June 10, 2013

Do economic factors really trump everything we do?
Consumers Daunted by Healthcare Cost Hurdle in Retirement Planning

By Sam J. Friedman, Val Srinivas | June 7, 2013

When it comes to planning for retirement, no hurdle appears to loom larger for consumers than how to account for healthcare costs, a survey by Deloitte’s Center for Financial Services revealed.
As Hurricane Season Begins, Insurers Should Seize Opportunity to Educate

By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com | June 6, 2013

With memories of Sandy fresh and a new hurricane season here, insurers should recognize that a learning opportunity is a terrible thing to waste.
Contrasting Views of Decision Makers

By Robert Regis Hyle, PropertyCasualty360.com | June 4, 2013

At Tuesday’s CIO/CTO Roundtable at the IASA conference inWashington,D.C., a pair of speakers made similar comments while looking at an issue through different lenses.
More Insurers Looking for Partners in the Cloud

By Robert Regis Hyle, PropertyCasualty360.com | June 3, 2013

There may have been doubts in the recent past about where cloud technology fit into the insurance IT landscape, but that all seems forgotten now.
Modeler AIR on RMS(one); Touts 'Touchstone'

By Bill Churney | June 3, 2013

AIR will not allow its fundamental intellectual property to be uploaded to a platform or cloud operationally controlled by a competitor.
Innovation and the Sharing of Ideas

By Robert Regis Hyle, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 31, 2013

In his commencement address to the graduates at Bard College in May, Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, addressed the idea of how innovation and creativity are part of human nature.
Are Your Customers Prepared for the Hurricane Season?

By Marty Henry | May 31, 2013

Now is the time to help your customers make important decisions about insurance and understand the steps needed to help keep their family, business and property safe.
Texting While Biking: Darwin Would Not Approve

By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 30, 2013

TWD bans are rosier in theory than in practice, as they are difficult to enforce. But what about other distracted behaviors and the dangers they pose?
Where’s the First Notice of Loss?

By Robert Regis Hyle, PropertyCasualty360.com | May 28, 2013

I needed to conduct a deeper investigation of the claims process—particularly on personal auto claims—so I spent my Memorial Day in a crowded movie theatre watching Fast & Furious 6.
‘Do-It-Myself’ Attitude May Undermine Retirement Security

By Sam J. Friedman, Val Srinivas | May 24, 2013

A large majority of Americans prefer to “do-it-myself” when putting together a retirement savings and income plan, which may be a major reason why so many feel insecure about their financial future, according to a survey by Deloitte.