Commentary

One of my favorite song lyrics goes, Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. The more I read and discuss data and analytics with insurers and analysts the more I am reminded of this lyric.

Businesses are fighting hard to withstand the effects of natural and man-made disasters and the significant disruptions both can have on supply chains, and while attempts to model the risks has run into some obstacles, a solution may be near.

They used to call Professor Nicholas K. Coch "Dr. Doom." Now they call him quite often.

From my perspective, the two areas insurers must improve their capabilities involve mobile technology and analytics.

From my perspective, the two areas insurers must improve their capabilities involve mobile technology and analytics.

IICF Women in Insurance Global Conference points up need for more formal advancement programs.