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A Brave New World
Former Penn National Insurance CIO Jane Koppenheffer will finally get her chance to experience the agency side of the business.
CUNA’s Roy ’Maps’ IT Success
At a time when many CIOs are outsourcing to maximize IT efficiency, Rick Roy, CIO, CUNA Mutual Group (Madison, Wis.; $13 billion in assets), is looking to mine his own employees' potential.
Back To Business
NFS Speeds Applications; Glatfelter Selects Insurity; Claims Integration; Preparing for The Worst; Full Support
Growing Pains & Priorities
At I&T's 2004 Executive Summit, insurance technology executives debated strategies for achieving and sustaining growth.
Long-Distance Relationship
PartnerRe adopts SSL VPN technology to safely and conveniently keep employees all over the world connected to the company's network.
Breaking Boundaries
CiDirect opens Spanish-English bilingual call center to extend support to the industry for underserved market.
Never a Dull Moment
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The Future Is Now
Existing telematics technology can provide valuable data for risk selection and pricing, but consumers have privacy concerns.
To Bid or Not to Bid
Auction Web sites offer P&C carriers new options for finding the best repair costs and salvage prices, but the industry may prefer the status quo.
CSAA Expands Steel Card Use
Building on a 2003 implementation, the California State Automobile Association has expanded its use of Steel Card's Web-based Apogee point-of-sale solution.
Balancing Length and Accuracy in the Online Quote Process
Length and complexity may serve as a deterrent for online auto quote seekers, but firms have to make sure the information for proprietary algorithms is obtained for an accurate quote. Ultimately, firms aim for a balance of length and accuracy.
IE-Engine Ensures Bidding Without Rigging
Advocates of automation have traditionally argued that it prevents human inefficiency. In the wake of Eliot Spitzer's recent investigations, they can now point out that automation can also prevent human villainy. One example is IE-Engine, an online bidding platform for health insurance and employee benefits.
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