Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T11:13:50.731-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:insurance-technology Eran Livneh elivneh726 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12339932170317753588-882f9829b7dddfe8a27aedb8c5545597 2009-11-24T03:58:48.107-05:00

ARMONK, N.Y. - 04 Nov 2009: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it is donating technology assets including its Insurance Application Architecture (IAA) Business Object/Data Model and the IAA Product Specification Diagram (PSD) Notation to help promote insurance industry standards. These technology assets that are built combining IBM hardware, software and research will be donated to the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development (ACORD), a leading non-profit standards development organization serving the insurance and financial services industries. The overall contribution represents a significant contribution of intellectual property associated with IBM's insurance industry models. The donated models are from IBM's Insurance Application Architecture (IAA), the company's insurance business and IT architecture framework. IAA is continually developed by IBM in collaboration with 100 leading insurance companies around the world, and the IAA model has been licensed by more than 200 insurers worldwide. IAA Business Object/Data Model, coupled with the existing ACORD Information Model, will form the building blocks for the next version of the ACORD Information Model.

ARMONK, N.Y. - 04 Nov 2009: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it is donating technology assets including its Insurance Application Architecture (IAA) Business Object/Data Model and the IAA Product Specification Diagram (PSD) Notation to help promote insurance industry standards. These technology assets that are built combining IBM hardware, software and research will be donated to the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development (ACORD), a leading non-profit standards development organization serving the insurance and financial services industries. The overall contribution represents a significant contribution of intellectual property associated with IBM's insurance industry models. The donated models are from IBM's Insurance Application Architecture (IAA), the company's insurance business and IT architecture framework. IAA is continually developed by IBM in collaboration with 100 leading insurance companies around the world, and the IAA model has been licensed by more than 200 insurers worldwide. IAA Business Object/Data Model, coupled with the existing ACORD Information Model, will form the building blocks for the next version of the ACORD Information Model. http://www-304.ibm.com/jct03001c/press/us/en/pressrelease/28754.wss George Mattathil gmattathil715 4 3 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15898548781512398745-3a6acef10579496bf82e68a01520da4c 2009-11-05T14:01:49.295-05:00

Use the bouncing ball to show your boss that you have a major business process that needs real case management, not 'smart, slideware case management'.

Use the bouncing ball to show your boss that you have a major business process that needs real case management, not 'smart, slideware case management'. http://blog.consected.com/2009/11/case-management-follow-bouncing-ball.html Phil Ayres payres580 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3446017656379132102-1bf96540e06fea1c4c4411c1100163c8 2009-11-02T10:50:47.559-05:00

The analysis coming from your business process shows a gap in the data. Trust your gut that there is a bigger problem hiding away.

The analysis coming from your business process shows a gap in the data. Trust your gut that there is a bigger problem hiding away. http://blog.consected.com/2009/11/listen-to-your-gut-when-process.html Phil Ayres payres580 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16029400130486152971-1f378cdd16a3c83602899379cf231a36 2009-10-22T09:29:21.601-04:00

Its hard to get employees to buy-in to process improvement is tough Process change strikes at the core of people's working existences and identities, making them resist the change more than can sometimes be considered rational. But its OK, you have an undiscovered ally.

Its hard to get employees to buy-in to process improvement is tough Process change strikes at the core of people's working existences and identities, making them resist the change more than can sometimes be considered rational. But its OK, you have an undiscovered ally. http://blog.consected.com/2009/10/process-maven-and-reaching-employee-buy.html Phil Ayres payres580 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9065903954625017736-f7a38d8531cf746650e3395f0fcc8651 2009-10-21T12:31:42.760-04:00

Know your beast when it comes to your first software project

Know your beast when it comes to your first software project http://blog.consected.com/2009/10/comic-book-software-projects.html Phil Ayres payres580 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7322707126483810745-3977f08aeb352a38bde5e2560493cf60 2009-10-14T16:36:22.863-04:00

The unwritten rule for improving business processes often follows this rather lame approach:Let's draw a pretty picture of your as-is process, then have everyone collaborate around that to remove the waste. Look mom, we do Six Sigma too! If you don't want to follow the lame approach, read this to see an alternative for working better.

The unwritten rule for improving business processes often follows this rather lame approach:Let's draw a pretty picture of your as-is process, then have everyone collaborate around that to remove the waste. Look mom, we do Six Sigma too! If you don't want to follow the lame approach, read this to see an alternative for working better. http://improving-nao.blogspot.com/2009/10/look-mom-we-do-six-sigma-too-part-2.html Phil Ayres payres580 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10510658400646517224-44e7369c8362cd19a098b457b3fa0419 2009-10-13T12:04:54.994-04:00

I see the relationship between lean thinking, agile development methodologies and technology for an actual implementation of business improvement being closer than ever, and one that is barely touched by more than marketing by traditional business...

I see the relationship between lean thinking, agile development methodologies and technology for an actual implementation of business improvement being closer than ever, and one that is barely touched by more than marketing by traditional business... http://improving-nao.blogspot.com/2009/10/look-mom-we-do-six-sigma-too-part-1.html Phil Ayres payres580 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7035149962439906237-d78f165f4ff642bb88127cdeaa411212 2009-10-01T11:19:15.416-04:00

Business process management vendors are targeting small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). They will fail, because BPM tries to be 'everything to everybody', rather than 'enough for you'.

Business process management vendors are targeting small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). They will fail, because BPM tries to be 'everything to everybody', rather than 'enough for you'. http://improving-nao.blogspot.com/2009/09/smbs-and-bpm-vendors-dirty-little.html Phil Ayres payres580 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15217000648108045577-4f89b359dfbf1036d2c50f551b55ca34 2009-01-15T00:18:16.094-05:00

Insurers Seek Competitive Edge Through Underwriting Analytics Analytics are increasingly being applied in the insurance underwriting realm to create a competitive edge in an increasingly commoditized business, both at the micro level of pricing and...

Insurers Seek Competitive Edge Through Underwriting Analytics Analytics are increasingly being applied in the insurance underwriting realm to create a competitive edge in an increasingly commoditized business, both at the micro level of pricing and... http://insurancetech.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=206105260&cid=nl_instech_week Eran Livneh elivneh726 18 17 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9822772517079098776-32f20f40ce0c4839312b10372742a735 2009-01-15T00:14:54.082-05:00

I am on a flight to visit with customers and analysts, something I do every month. With the recent pace of events in the financial sector, the few weeks between one trip and the next seem to last an eternity. As I mentioned in previous posts, I have done my assessment on how the credit crisis has and will affect our customers in the financial services industry. In the course of this analysis I spoke in depth with our customers and market analysts in order to understand what is going on so we could build a model and take the appropriate action if and when required.

I am on a flight to visit with customers and analysts, something I do every month. With the recent pace of events in the financial sector, the few weeks between one trip and the next seem to last an eternity. As I mentioned in previous posts, I have done my assessment on how the credit crisis has and will affect our customers in the financial services industry. In the course of this analysis I spoke in depth with our customers and market analysts in order to understand what is going on so we could build a model and take the appropriate action if and when required. http://earnix.wordpress.com/2008/12/09/innovation-in-financial-services-it-during-tough-times/ Eran Livneh elivneh726 15 14 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10246854080698654114-9be29b308ce1719ba3ec344fb8df9572 2009-01-21T04:16:00.000-05:00

COMTEX) -- Health Benefits Direct Corporation (: Last: Delayed quote data Analyst Create alert Insider Discuss Financials , , ) , a leading technology innovator and software provider for the administration, marketing and distribution of a wide range of

COMTEX) -- Health Benefits Direct Corporation (: Last: Delayed quote data Analyst Create alert Insider Discuss Financials , , ) , a leading technology innovator and software provider for the administration, marketing and distribution of a wide range of http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1781441770&f=9791 12 12 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9017460438739788187-2ed72216af868528500771392101015a 2009-04-14T08:16:00.000-04:00

JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(Business Wire)-- Quality Technology Services (QualityTech), one of the nation's largest privately-held providers of data center facilities and managed services, recently partnered with N+ONE Solutions to offer its Quality

JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(Business Wire)-- Quality Technology Services (QualityTech), one of the nation's largest privately-held providers of data center facilities and managed services, recently partnered with N+ONE Solutions to offer its Quality http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1921236717&f=9791 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1341305241194993438-d518bc934d121399b48fb941d559cdd7 2009-01-15T00:26:49.926-05:00

Lloyds TSB Insurance, a division of Lloyds TSB Group, has signed a multi-year agreement with Earnix to provide pricing optimisation and advanced analytics software solutions for its personal lines insurance business. Earnix Optimizer will be used by the underwriting division Lloyds TSB General Insurance as well as Lloyds TSB Insurance Services, an insurance broker.

Lloyds TSB Insurance, a division of Lloyds TSB Group, has signed a multi-year agreement with Earnix to provide pricing optimisation and advanced analytics software solutions for its personal lines insurance business. Earnix Optimizer will be used by the underwriting division Lloyds TSB General Insurance as well as Lloyds TSB Insurance Services, an insurance broker. http://earnix.com/news_03092008.asp Eran Livneh elivneh726 8 7 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11918446579431560419-c46d683301cbe3cc19003555cf6d43d0 2009-02-27T05:28:00.000-05:00

...announced the addition of the "2009 Trends to Watch: Insurance Technology" report to their...

...announced the addition of the "2009 Trends to Watch: Insurance Technology" report to their... http://www.m2.com/m2/web/story.php/20093DA17E0A241A8C2F8025756A00366B5B/text/M2PW 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11464998478055427786-dcce7b22becdeb87b96a22493838f1f8 2009-04-25T15:01:26.056-04:00

Different auto insurance companies offer many different types of coverage. Most states require drivers to purchase a minimum amount of certain types of coverage. Here are brief descriptions of typical types of auto insurance coverage offered: Body...

Different auto insurance companies offer many different types of coverage. Most states require drivers to purchase a minimum amount of certain types of coverage. Here are brief descriptions of typical types of auto insurance coverage offered: Body... http://www.insurancefundamental.com/buying-auto-insurance-types-of-coverage/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14083518858409652294-762e19d97621e0480685868ab7fa20ec 2009-03-21T22:49:00.000-04:00

Insurance - Ams insurance software. Ams insurance software, ams insurance software pocket pc, andrew obrien mrc trean medical reinsurance...

Insurance - Ams insurance software. Ams insurance software, ams insurance software pocket pc, andrew obrien mrc trean medical reinsurance... http://ouvidizer.com/story.php?id=53974 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2471379863445728725-801b14708f1c1a91ff7b0f4a3aff6443 2009-03-07T02:25:45.196-05:00

There are multiple ways that the internet can be used to save money on a variety of products and services. Searching for insurance should be no different. Whether you are seeking health insurance, auto insurance and even home or life insurance, the...

There are multiple ways that the internet can be used to save money on a variety of products and services. Searching for insurance should be no different. Whether you are seeking health insurance, auto insurance and even home or life insurance, the... http://www.insurancefundamental.com/how-to-use-the-internet-to-find-cheap-insurance/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11097611183465635950-50a3e3d15379bcc339529fe6f5b4b939 2009-06-17T11:20:20.970-04:00

SunGard was named the top solution provider in three categories in the 2009 Insurer's Choice Technology Rankings. The 2009 Insurer's Choice Technology Rankings were based exclusively on votes received from Life and Health and Property and Casualty insurance carriers.

SunGard was named the top solution provider in three categories in the 2009 Insurer's Choice Technology Rankings. The 2009 Insurer's Choice Technology Rankings were based exclusively on votes received from Life and Health and Property and Casualty insurance carriers. http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-sungard-named-top-life-health-solution-provider-2009-/2009/06/17/4230768.htm?p=news Ronald Mina rmina410 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15350384912060874253-42d6daf1387770d46e042daba85f236d 2009-01-15T00:22:31.226-05:00

Allows the use of industry-standard reporting tools to streamline access to pricing and customer value optimization information throughout the organization.

Allows the use of industry-standard reporting tools to streamline access to pricing and customer value optimization information throughout the organization. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1528334.htm Eran Livneh elivneh726 4 3 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7728520648248438703-2fb2e5bbba4186f1560e6d8f48fc8259 2009-03-14T06:24:13.745-04:00

Home insurance has the ability to protect the homeowner in a variety of situations. Ensuring that you have enough home insurance to cover the contents of your home in case of a fire, accident or theft could mean the difference in a large disruption...

Home insurance has the ability to protect the homeowner in a variety of situations. Ensuring that you have enough home insurance to cover the contents of your home in case of a fire, accident or theft could mean the difference in a large disruption... http://www.insurancefundamental.com/how-important-is-home-insurance/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16911409695558499554-49a922092ed0cc10a73409f6fd2078fc 2008-12-19T16:50:00.000-05:00

...change in the business environment and will adopt austerity measures, insurers are likely to be opportunistic in their technology investments.

...change in the business environment and will adopt austerity measures, insurers are likely to be opportunistic in their technology investments. http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1739865846 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1655161466049049281-ddb9011a84dda8e5c66b614ad772b534 2009-01-14T23:08:00.000-05:00

...bad), the current state of Web-based insurance marketing technology (”woefully behind the...

...bad), the current state of Web-based insurance marketing technology (”woefully behind the... http://www.spinfield.com/2009/01/14/affirming-article-in-it-2009-outlook-for-insurance-technology/ 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8991200059389347564-f0f95f3400d1467cf04cf2b3ee3fd98e 2009-03-12T06:23:00.000-04:00

...accounting financial insurance software free small business accounting software best small business accounting software accounting business small

...accounting financial insurance software free small business accounting software best small business accounting software accounting business small http://nncustom-sw.co.cc/ 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15622156989614082-c0fde75017038e013360a8a24a6b94d9 2009-02-26T21:45:00.000-05:00

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/82dedf/2009_trends_to_wat) has announced the addition of the '2009 Trends to Watch: Insurance Technology' report to their offering. Insurers across the globe are

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/82dedf/2009_trends_to_wat) has announced the addition of the '2009 Trends to Watch: Insurance Technology' report to their offering. Insurers across the globe are http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1842728677&f=9791 3 3 0 0