Although the insurance agency business model is fairly simple, executing the model when you are subject to external forces beyond your control is your biggest challenge.

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Big data seems to be all the rage these days, but just collecting it isnt enough. If the data isnt helping your organization be nimble, its time to start learning about high-performance analytics.

Effective fraud prevention today means P&C carriers need to be both proactive and reactive, with multifaceted methods of detection that create a perimeter defense against misrepresentation. Insurance-company executives have to employ enterprise-wide solutions that examine insurance applications at underwriting and apply intelligence gained through investigation of fraudulent claims to predict...