Agile organizations often talk about sprints, but insurers need to prepare for these programs like they are a marathon to ensure long-term success.
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Next Insurance Raises $250M in Series D Financing
The round was led by Alphabet’s CapitalG fund, with participation from FinTLV and Munich Re, bringing overall capital raised to $631M.
Dave Castellani on New York Life’s Business-led Path to Modernization
It may be a sign of how technology is evolving that Dave Castellani, New York Life’s top technology officer, goes by the title of Business Information Officer rather than CIO. It is unquestionably an indication of Castellani’s own career history and philosophy.
CoreLogic Names Mick Noland Head of Global Insurance Solutions
Noland, an industry veteran of over 25 years, will oversee all CoreLogic solutions for the global property insurance industry.
Percipience Consulting Launches to Tackle Insurance Data Strategy and Modernization
The firm’s team of industry veterans offers its insurance data and analytics solution Data Magnifier, and professional services focused on data strategy, systems conversion, complex data integration, and end-to-end data solution implementations.
Topa Insurance announces Names Tracy Tillinghast CIO
Tillinghast will be responsible for driving the Topa’s technology strategy and leading the IT department.
Hearsay’s Clara Shih Passes CEO Torch to Mike Boese
Clara Shih, who with Steve Garrity founded the company on September 1, 2009, will transition from CEO to Executive Chairperson, remaining on the board of directors.
Sapiens Strengthens DACH Region Presence with Hire of Mathias Harrassowitz
Harrassowitz brings over 20 years of technical and managerial experience to the task of leading sales and marketing efforts across German-speaking Europe.
The 7 Roles in the Insurance Industry and How They Are Changing.
The effect of these changing roles on incumbents will depend on their willingness to adjust to the changes that are already occurring due to digital transformation.
Selective Insurance’s Ignite Internship Program Goes Virtual
In response to the pandemic, Selective Insurance leveraged technology to develop an engaging virtual internship experience and honor its commitment to 50 interns.