In this series, we have discussed many of the things carriers should do when undertaking the vendor selection and software acquisition of core insurance processing systems such as policy, claims, and
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Let's say you are about to play "Insurance Jeopardy." You scan the list of available categories, take a deep breath and go right for the toughest challenge. You say, "I'll take 'Technology for
American Safety Insurance Services licensed the latest Lawson Software S3 Enterprise Financial Management Suite and Lawson System Foundation 9 technology platform to help expedite and streamline its r
Some IT leaders believe purchasing vendor solutions is the most important and exciting aspect of their jobs. Making the right decisions involves planning and preparation. Here are some tips on how
That may change, as I believe it likely regulators will soon begin developing requirements for insurers regarding ERM programs. Why should regulators put ERM into their oversight scheme? There are
I'll begin this article with a confession: Despite a burgeoning career selling insurance, and a lifelong passion for aviation (I'm a licensed commercial pilot and hold a certified flight instructor rating), it
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