Risk & Insurance: Micro-insurance is opening new revenue streams for insurance companies and technology is getting them there. Marik Brockman, Anand Rao and Jamie Yoder write about this untapped market in the latest edition of Risk & Insurance. 11/1/2010
Insurance & Technology: “Drilling Down on Social Media Due Diligence for Insurers” The Facebook privacy breach brings to light the risks associated with social media. Anand Rao spoke with Anthony O’Donnell about the risks insurers face when using social media. 10/21/2010
National Underwriter Property & Casualty: “Insurance Industry Looking To Engage Customers Via Social Media” Insurers are tapping social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to develop brand awareness. Anand Rao provides insight into the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s position on social media. 10/18/2010
Insurance Networking News: “The Ultimate Competitive Differentiator” Leverage the power of information to steer your entire organization toward success. Jamie Yoder discusses information advantage in his latest blog on Insurance Networking News. 10/13/2010
Risk & Insurance: “The Value of Mobility to Insurance” There are plenty of opportunities for employing mobility in all aspects of the insurance value chain. Jamie Yoder and Anand Rao discuss current trends and future applications of mobile technology in the property and casualty sector. 9/15/2010
Insurance Networking News: “Insurance CIO’s Role is Ever-evolving” While some insurance company chief information officers are driving business value and leading innovation, many have yet to move from the back office to the front lines. Read more about Diamond’s Digital IQ Study results in Insurance Networking News. 9/14/2010
Insurance Networking News: “Getting the Most Bang for Your IT Consulting Buck” It takes more than being a skilled systems designer or software architect to be a good IT consultant. Jamie Yoder spoke with Insurance Networking News about what skills you should look out for when hiring a consultant.
Claims magazine: “The ‘Predictably Irrational’ Claimant” Behavioral economics can be a valuable tool in the insurance world, especially when trying to figure out how people will react during the claim process. Jamie Yoder, Anand Rao and Punita Gandhi discuss the predictably irrational claimant in a web exclusive story for Claims magazine. 8/30/2010
Claims Advisor: “Claims on the Move” Mobile technology has put claims management on the move. Mobile technology can reduce your losses, decrease your expenses and increase your claims satisfaction. Learn more in this Claims Advisor exclusive. 8/26/2010
ILSTV.com: Micro-insurance, which offers protection for the working poor, is a big business opportunity in emerging markets. According to LeapFrog Investments, the world’s largest micro-insurance investment fund, more than one billion people are seeking – and are able to pay for insurance – but the market is less than nine percent penetrated. Marik Brockman spoke with ILSTV for a five-part series on micro-insurance. 8/19/2010
Insurance Networking News Blog: “3 Mind-shifts Required in Retirement Space” Insurance carriers have an opportunity to capture a greater share of the retirement market and assets. Read more about the three essential mind-shifts needed to achieve success in Jamie Yoder and Anand Rao’s blog on Insurance Networking News. 8/5/2010
BestDay Video: “Master Data Management Systems Improve Insurer Efficiency” Given today’s regulatory compliance requirements, it is important that organizations have a complete view of their data. Joshua Schwartz spoke with BestDay Video on the benefits of having a master data management program. 8/3/2010
BestDay Video: Many insurers are offering mobile applications for the iPhone, Blackberry and Palm, but are these technologies bringing value to insurers? Marie Carr spoke on the topic with BestDay Video. 7/28/2010
BestWeek: “Free Agents: Losing a Star Player Might Not Always Mean Losing Business” Losing a star producer in the insurance industry might not always mean losing business. Evelyn Wolovnick spoke with BestWeek about losing key clients in the competitive insurance industry. (password required) 7/23/10
BestWeek: “Brokers, Underwriters Find Noncompete Agreements Tricky” Lawsuits over non-compete agreements are common in the insurance industry and have surged this past year. Evelyn Wolovnick spoke with BestWeek about the difficulty in enforcing non-compete agreements. (password required) 7/19/2010
ILSTV.com: “The Sarbanes-Oxley Act” On June 28, the Supreme Court voted that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act violates a section of the Constitution. Anand Rao is featured in a video interview with ILSTV.com about what the decision means for insurers. 7/5/2010
Insurance Journal: “Behavioral Economics in Insurance” Behavioral economics is a vibrant field studying why people make decisions. It can be applied throughout the insurance value chain, from product design, to marketing, to sales, to claims. Marik Brockman and Jamie Yoder explore this topic in a bylined article in Insurance Journal. 7/1/2010
Reactions magazine: ”Sarbanes-Oxley change “business as usual” The Supreme Court changed part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, saying it violates the Constitution’s separation of powers mandate. Anand Rao spoke with Reactions about the decision. (subscription required) 7/1/2010
Risk Management Monitor blog: “The Supreme Court’s Sarbanes-Oxley Ruling in Plain English” What does the Supreme Court ruling on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2001 mean for insurers? Anand Rao answered that question for the Risk Management Monitor. 6/30/2010
Tech Decisions: “Smartphone Apps Are Here to Stay for Insurance Carriers” The insurance industry was slow to jump on the smart phone application bandwagon, but now most insurers now have at least one. Anand Rao spoke with Tech Decisions about how mobile applications are bringing value to the insurance industry. 6/23/2010
Insurance Networking News: “Efficiency Gives Way to Proficiency” New extenuating factors such as cloud computing and virtualization require insurers to reshape and reprioritize their IT budgets. Chris Curran spoke with Insurance Networking News on how these new factors changing ways insurers justify their IT budgets to the business. 6/16/2010
Business Insurance: “AIG Weighs Options After AIA Deal Dies” Mark Purowitz spoke with Business Insurance about AIG’s next steps following the collapse of the Prudential deal. 6/7/2010
Tech Decisions: “Virtual Viewpoint: Money-saving Solutions” Jamie Yoder was featured in the Virtual Viewpoint section of Tech Decisions, answering the question, which insurance technologies do you feel ultimately save insurers the most money? 6/2/2010
National Underwriter Property & Casualty: “Insurers Look To Tech-Based Solutions For Competitive Edge” Insurers emerging from the financial crisis are looking to technology to enhance their position in the marketplace. Anand Rao spoke with National Underwriter about technology innovation. 5/12/2010
Reactions magazine: “FSA Delay Puts Prudential AIA Deal at Risk” Prudential was forced to postpone its plan to acquire AIG’s Asian arm. Anand Rao and Mark Purowitz discussed the reasons behind the delay with Reactions magazine. (password required) 5/6/2010
Business Insurance: “How to Nudge Workers Toward Desired Path” Behavioral economics, which examines how people actually think versus how they think they think, can be used when communicating to employees on many issues. Tom Weakland spoke with Business Insurance about how the health care industry is using behavioral economics to drive growth. (password required) 4/19/2010
Business Insurance: “New Health Care Requirements Could Boost Insurance Industry” Health care reform has caused concern in the health insurance industry, but the reform could ultimately prove to be beneficial for insurers. Tom Weakland spoke with Business Insurance about the potential growth of revenue. (password required) 3/29/10
