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The Jacobson Journal: An Insurance Talent Blog

Insurance 2.0: Pioneering Analytics in the Industry

Posted by Richard Jacobson on Aug 15, 2014 3:58:00 AM


From analytics to big data, red-hot technology buzzwords are sweeping across the insurance industry and companies are beginning to realize the significant value of these trends. Progressive insurance organizations are embracing these groundbreaking applications of technology and changing the way the industry does business.

For many insurance organizations, the use of analytics has become a tool allowing them to differentiate themselves, stay ahead of the curve, build their brands, enhance profitability and gain a leg-up in today’s competitive market.

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Topics: Technology, Analytics, Property and Casualty, Life and Disability

Game On: The Quest to Attract Analytical Talent

Posted by Richard Jacobson on Dec 6, 2013 9:37:00 AM

It is my pleasure to introduce a guest blogger for this latest post. Patricia Strange is a Fulfillment Director leading our executive search team here at Jacobson. Patty’s expertise provides strong insights that are definitely worth a read. Enjoy…

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a Women’s Insurance Networking Group (WING) luncheon with guest speaker Kelley Buchanan of PwC’s Insurance Advisory Practice. Kelley spoke on a topic that everyone in insurance is buzzing about: analytics and big data. In her presentation, entitled “Game On: How Information is changing the rules of Insurance,” she offers an example of how underwriters are using analytics to expand sales and augment new business capacity. Data is creating competitive advantages for insurance companies that are differentiating organizations and driving success. It’s clear that it’s no longer optional for insurers to build a cutting-edge strategy that incorporates data and analytics – it’s a requirement.

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Topics: Technology, Managed Care, Property and Casualty, Life and Disability