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Follow on Google News | Data Environment Challenges Increase Cost of Insurance IT Projects by more than 25%, Study ReportsBy: Novarica The report is based on interviews with CIOs at large P&C insurers, a majority of whom see a growing reliance on data and analytics across their businesses. In 2015, the study estimates that P&C insurers will spend about 13% of their new project budgets on data-related projects, equivalent to nearly a billion dollars across the industry. The report highlights that accessible and reliable enterprise data is the fuel that powers the analytics revolution, and insurers need accessible and reliable enterprise data to support vital initiatives, including: • Predictive analytics programs in underwriting and claims • Straight-through processing initiatives that demand strong models • Cross-sell and upsell strategies • Account-aware underwriting and service • Enterprise risk management • Customer profitability analysis At the same time, the study highlights the fact that insurer IT leaders have had challenges creating the business case for enterprise data quality investments. “While the value of enterprise data quality is uniformly recognized, it is difficult to quantify in the standard models that most insurers use to prioritize IT investment,” “Informatica is proud to highlight these important business and technology issues for insurers. There is no doubt that good quality data; secure, mastered, governed and with good management practices is critical to the insurance business. Informatica’ About Novarica Novarica provides technology strategy research, advisory services, and consulting to more than 80 property/casualty and life/annuity insurers. Its knowledgebase covers trends, benchmarks, best practices, case studies, and vendor solutions. Leveraging the expertise of its senior team and of nearly 400 CIO Research Council members, Novarica provides clients with the ability to make faster, better, more informed decisions. Its consulting services focus on vendor selection, custom benchmarking, project checkpoints, and IT strategy. More information at www.novarica.com End
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