Profile of Nathan Golia
Senior editor, Insurance & Technology
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Nathan Golia is senior editor of Insurance & Technology. He joined the publication in 2010 as associate editor and covers all aspects of the nexus between insurance and information technology, including mobility, distribution, core systems, customer interaction, and risk management. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at live and online events held by both I&T and third parties. A veteran of the trade press, Nathan worked as a database marketing reporter and copy editor for Direct Marketing News, as well as an assistant editor for The Toy Book, before coming to I&T. He is a graduate of Buffalo State College and a proud Western New York native.
Articles by Nathan Golia
posted in June 2010
6/30/2010
Earliest hurricane since 1995 could potentially reach category 2 status by the time it reaches land.
6/30/2010
The company plans other mobile initiatives this year as well, including an iPhone application and text messaging program.
6/29/2010
Currently classified as a tropical storm, Alex shows similarities to 2008’s Hurricane Dolly.
6/29/2010
The life insurer will use CSC products to manage distribution and streamline annuities processing.
6/29/2010
The insurer has contracted IBM to redefine its IT department, according to the companies.
6/28/2010
Humana and MassMutual both released iPhone games last week to build affinity for their brands among consumers.
6/28/2010
Asprea, a UK-based Aviva subsidiary, turns over claim validation and fulfillment to Accenture.
6/28/2010
MassMutual veteran Keith Raymond will be responsible for strategic development of all technology systems and e-commerce initiatives.
6/25/2010
After its previous HR service was acquired, the auto insurer looked for a replacement with strong analytics, it says.
6/25/2010
Steve Ostrosky and Steve Smith were named assistant vice presidents in Geico’s IT division.
6/25/2010
The Hartford veteran Denise Settimi follows Andy Dulka’s appointment earlier this year.
6/24/2010
The insurer worked with HealthInsight to develop a scorecard-based system.
6/24/2010
BrightCurePDQ’s model identifies injured employees with serious return-to-work challenges, the company claims.
6/24/2010
Developed with Eglue, the suite helps improve customer relations and employee relations, Nice claims.
6/23/2010
Profitability returns and reserves are well-stocked, but potential snags could still come, organizations say.
6/22/2010
Giving carriers who use ForeSight control over data updates will help them reduce costs, the manufacturer says.
6/22/2010
Choice Administrators Payroll Services aims to streamline potentially costly employee changes, the companies claim.
6/22/2010
The subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana sees electronic transactions as an extension of its core revenue cycle management business.
6/21/2010
New system helps collision centers communicate images quickly to stakeholders in repairs.
6/21/2010
SIMS Claims, a browser-based system, will replace legacy systems for two property-and-casualty insurance companies under the B&L umbrella.
6/21/2010
Though auto insurers haven't been in the game as long as some other financial services firms, online-first companies like Progressive and Geico have effectively implemented best practices, a Forrester study says.
6/18/2010
The employer stop-loss business line goes to Pittsburgh’s HM Insurance Group from Mutual of Omaha.
6/18/2010
The MedCert extension to PeerPoint helps insurers cut costs by outsourcing reviews, AllMed says.
6/18/2010
Smartphone users are the target audience for Savings Bank Life Insurance Company’s full-service mobile site.
6/17/2010
The percentage of poll respondents agreeing that insurers should have access to their EMRs fell three percent year-over-year.
6/16/2010
Mitchell’s WorkCenter solution, led by the Total Loss application, will help Progressive with claims.
6/16/2010
The former consultant for CastleBay has particular expertise in processing systems and reporting.
6/15/2010
Forrester study modeled on a similar review of bank websites finds that insurers excel at transaction and service content and functionality, but lack in navigation.
6/15/2010
QAS for SugarCRM aims to reduce operational costs associated with inaccurate customer address data.
6/15/2010
Property and casualty insurers have long used credit scores to help build consumers' risk profiles, a practice generally regulated at the state level. Congress recently held informational hearings on the practice, but experts don't see federal regulation of the use of insurance scores in the near future.
6/15/2010
6/15/2010
Version 12.0 of AIR’s offering includes more detailed modeling, the company says.
6/15/2010
Main Street Station for Bonds now allows high-volume clients to initiate, approve or order bonds.
6/14/2010
Three vendors collaborate to help insurer improve transaction processing, visibility and support.