Modern Policy Administration Systems Require Modern Implementation Methodologies
[ Source: Camilion Solutions, Inc ]
December 2008-
The insurance industry is rife with anecdotes of late or failed implementations and millions of dollars lost in the process. In the Celent report "The 18 Month Rule: Avoiding The Endless Project" (Nov. 2006), it was noted that “between 30% and 80% of all large projects fail, with most estimates coming in on the higher side of this range.” But it doesn’t have to be this way –- implementations of modern policy admin systems can ....
CSC's Java-based POINT IN J - End-to-End Policy Administration
[ Source: CSC ]
October 2008-
Long thought of as the 800 lb. gorilla in property and casualty insurance systems, CSC has demonstrated that it is a fast moving and agile 800 lb. gorilla. POINT IN J, introduced during Connect 2008, is CSC's Java-based end-to-end policy administration system that runs on Sun Microsystem’s Solaris operating system and Sun hardware. POINT IN J takes advantage of technologies not typically seen in the insurance industry and will appeal to both legacy insurers and ....
Taking Policy Administration System Transformation 'One Bite at a Time'
[ Source: Diamond Management & Technology Consultants ]
April 2008-
Most insurance carriers are placing policy administration system (PAS) transformation near the top of their to-do lists for the coming year, and many of these companies will expect a dramatic change in business results by moving PAS to the forefront of daily business operations. However, it is critical that carriers do not underestimate the operational challenges associated with replacing an existing PAS platform, because it will require changes to nearly every business process and technical ....
Get Ready for Success: 7 Ways Automation Improves Underwriter Efficiency and Customer Service
[ Source: Optical Image Technology ]
March 2008-
Underwriting today is all about efficiency and service. Managerial expectations dictate the need to process more work, faster, often with fewer human resources, and as cost-effectively as possible. Understanding customer demands, and knowing the details of your routine business processes, records retention demands, and other legal requirements is vital to the smooth running of an underwriting department. This article explains seven ways you can tap into digital capture, storage, and process automation to maximize the ....
Policy Administration: Managing Distribution and Portfolio Shift in Turbulent Times
[ Source: Oracle Insurance ]
May 2009-
Recent market events have highlighted that the insurance industry must always be prepared for shifts in business climate. Yet in these cost-conscious times, many insurers are reluctant to invest in the systems that will support rapid changes in strategy and direction. How can you contain costs while still achieving the business agility that is critical to survival in today’s market?
Learn how a completely Web-based, rules-driven policy administration system can help you:
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The Case for a Stand-Alone Rating Engine -- An Oracle Insurance Brief
[ Source: Oracle Insurance ]
April 2009-
In the current economic climate, insurers are looking for ways to expand their distribution and sales channels, while still keeping their costs down. How can you accomplish both? A Web-based, stand-alone rating engine can give you the scalability you need to expand and grow, while providing the online rating capabilities your agents demand. What's more, de-coupling rating from your policy administration system, and consolidating multiple rating engines, reduces IT costs and duplication of effort. ....
Bankers Insurance Improves Disaster Recovery and Gains Efficiency by Replacing Paper Documents with Electronic Versions
[ Source: Perceptive Software ]
January 2007-
With headquarters in Florida, Bankers Insurance Group is in an area prone to hurricanes and flooding. Company administrators decided that paper records were too vulnerable, and opted to replace them with electronic versions managed in ImageNow. ImageNow supports Bankers’ disaster recovery plan by securely storing all documentation related to any claim or policy on the ImageNow server. WebNow, the browser-based complement to ImageNow, extends ImageNow functionality to any location and ensures documents are ....