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20210319 2021 PL Digital Projects

Digital Transformation in Personal Lines: Project Priorities for 2021

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
March 23, 2021
Number of Pages:
11
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

Digital transformation for P&C Personal Lines insurers has been reshaped by the pandemic. What does this mean in terms of digital project priorities? What are the key projects that insurers... more >

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2021 02 26 CL Digital Projects

Digital Transformation in Commercial Lines: Project Priorities for 2021

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
February 26, 2021
Number of Pages:
14
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

Digital transformation for P&C Commercial Lines insurers has been reshaped by the pandemic. What does this mean in terms of digital project priorities? What are the key projects that insurers... more >

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2020 10 06 Fall Market Pulse

P&C Tech Plans for 4Q into 2021: SMA Market Pulse Insights

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
October 7, 2020
Number of Pages:
10
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

P&C insurers continue to adapt and adjust their plans around the momentous events of 2020. This research report is based on a new SMA Market Pulse Survey designed to assess... more >

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2020 09 24 Claims report

Claims Transformation Reset: The Impact of COVID-19

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
September 25, 2020
Number of Pages:
13
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

The pandemic has altered the claims transformation journey. While most claims organizations were on a transformation path at the start of 2020, COVID constraints have changed the execution baseline and... more >

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2020 07 21 Digital Communication

Digital Communications in Insurance: Managing Expanding Options

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
July 23, 2020
Number of Pages:
16
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

Communication patterns in insurance were already changing before the pandemic, and new options are now being adopted at an accelerated rate. more >

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20200708 Digital Payments

Digital Payments are Red Hot in Insurance

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
July 13, 2020
Number of Pages:
13
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

Accelerating in Digital Transformation of Inbound and Outbound Payments more >

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20200623 Digital Platforms

Digital Platforms: Why Now, What It Is, and How to Move Forward

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
June 23, 2020
Number of Pages:
13
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

As we move to the other side of this pandemic, there is still much uncertainty about the economic and social impact of COVID-19. more >

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20200618 Scenarios COVID

P&C Insurance Post-COVID-19: Four Scenarios for the Future

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
June 19, 2020
Number of Pages:
10
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

Insurers are faced with more uncertainty in their strategic planning than ever before. The global pandemic, economic downturn, and societal upheavals across the US are making big impacts on P&C... more >

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2020 05 15 Market Pulse

P&C Tech Plans in the COVID-19 Era: SMA Market Pulse Insights

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
May 15, 2020
Number of Pages:
14
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

How are insurer plans and investments changing due to the pandemic? Are they pausing initiatives or even cutting back? Are they reshaping their plans? Accelerating initiatives? Or just staying the... more >

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20200422 Digital Readiness

The Moment of Truth: Digital Readiness and Response in the Midst of COVID-19

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
April 22, 2020
Number of Pages:
11
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

In the midst of all the COVID-19 pandemic chaos, distraction, and upheaval, insurers’ digital capabilities are being put to the test – across the entire ecosystem. more >

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20200403 2019 core deals

2019 P&C Core Systems Purchasing Trends: Foundational Technology to Fuel the Transformation Journey

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
April 3, 2020
Number of Pages:
12
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

2019 P&C Core Systems Purchasing Trends: Foundational Technology to Fuel the Transformation Journey analyzes P&C insurers’ core systems buying decisions in 2019 and identifies significant trends of insurers’ investments in... more >

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20200402 10 Moments of Truth

The 10 Moments of Truth and Watchpoints for the Future: How Insurers are Responding to COVID-19

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
April 2, 2020
Number of Pages:
7
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

This report brief outlines the “10 Moments of Truth for P&C Insurers,” highlighting the “whats” and “hows” of insurer response to COVID-19. more >

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20191217 Cloud Core Systems

Cloud and Core Systems: Top Ten Strategic Considerations

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
December 20, 2019
Number of Pages:
7
Price:
$995.00 USD

Cloud computing has become a fundamental requirement in the digital world and will play an even greater role as we move further into the new era of computing. more >

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2019 12 18 Summit Recap Report

Transformation in Action: Success Stories and Use Cases

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
December 18, 2019
Number of Pages:
25
Price:
$995.00 USD

SMA has released a new report on the 2019 SMA Summit: Transformation in Action which was held in New York City on December 4, 2019. more >

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2019 10 31 claims report

AI and Customer Experience: New Lenses for Claims Transformation

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
October 31, 2019
Number of Pages:
9
Price:
$995.00 USD

The digitally connected world has generated many new customer demands, new digital content, new and expanding ecosystems, and the realities of operating in a real-time world. more >

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20190711 Personal Lines Foundational Tech

Foundational Technologies in Personal Lines Insurance: Investment, Adoption, and Business Areas

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
July 12, 2019
Number of Pages:
34
Price:
$2,495.00 USD

The personal lines segment of the insurance industry is quite active, with many initiatives and projects underway across the value chain at insurers today. more >

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20190621 Commercial Lines Foundational Tech

Foundational Technologies in Commercial Lines Insurance: Investment, Adoption, and Business Areas

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
June 26, 2019
Number of Pages:
34
Price:
$2,495.00 USD

SMA research indicates that over half of P&C insurers are in transformation mode. For commercial lines insurers, the need to transform is driven by forces new to the segment: customer... more >

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20190516 PC Core Deals

P&C Core Systems Purchasing Trends: Foundational Technology to Fuel the Transformation Journey

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
May 16, 2019
Number of Pages:
12
Price:
$995.00 USD

P&C Core Systems Purchasing Trends: Foundational Technology to Fuel the Transformation Journey analyzes P&C insurers’ core systems buying decisions in 2018 and identifies critical trends on insurers’ investments in their... more >

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20190430 SMA Transformation Journey to Future State

Bringing New Focus to the Transformation Journey: Accelerating Transformation With a New Lens

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
May 1, 2019
Number of Pages:
8
Price:
$995.00 USD

The transformation journey is a requirement for all insurers, but despite a great deal of progress, many insurers and the industry at large continue to approach transformation in a traditional... more >

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20190122 the payment world explodes

The Payment World Explodes: The Need for Digital Customer Experiences Is Driving Payment Innovation

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
January 23, 2019
Number of Pages:
14
Price:
$995.00 USD

Transformation is picking up speed throughout the inbound and outbound payment world in insurance. This Strategy Meets Action research report provides an overview of the exploding landscape of payment processing,... more >

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20181210 2019 Top Predictions

2019 Top Predictions for Insurance

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
December 10, 2018
Number of Pages:
9
Price:
$95.00 USD

Will current insurance trends continue, slow-down, or accelerate? Will brand new developments rock the industry? Each year SMA makes predictions about the upcoming year in insurance. more >

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20181128 Insurance in Transformation

Insurance in Transformation: New Models, New Partnerships, New Entrants, New VC Investments

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
November 28, 2018
Number of Pages:
9
Price:
$995.00 USD

We are witnessing an unprecedented era of experimentation in the insurance industry. There are important announcements every day regarding new activities, many of which would have been unheard of 10... more >

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20180928 Summit Brief

Transformation in Action: Success Stories and Use Cases

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
September 28, 2018
Number of Pages:
23
Price:
$995.00 USD

SMA has released a new report on the 2018 SMA Summit: Transformation in Action which was held in Boston on September 16 – 17, 2018. The Summit was a resounding success. more >

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20180914 New Digital Communications

Advanced Customer Communications in the Digital Age: New Options for Insurers

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
September 19, 2018
Number of Pages:
9
Price:
$995.00 USD

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20180824 agent distribution

Agents and Brokers in the Digital Age

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
August 24, 2018
Number of Pages:
23
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

The demise of the independent agent and broker channel has been forecast for years. However, there is no evidence that this will be the case. more >

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20180723 PC Dist

P&C Insurance Distribution – Responding to a Rapidly Changing Ecosystem

Author(s):
Karen Pauli, Principal
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
July 23, 2018
Number of Pages:
9
Price:
$995.00 USD

Insurance product distribution is in a state of flux, and it is likely to remain that way forever. Consumers and business owners want choice. more >

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20180523 New World Core

The New World of Core Systems: How New Computing Trends Will Transform the Core Systems Paradigm

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
May 23, 2018
Number of Pages:
12
Price:
$995.00 USD

The New World of Core Systems: How New Computing Trends Will Transform the Core Systems Paradigm identifies the paradigm shift that digital transformation is driving in core systems and introduces... more >

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20180424 CoreDeals

Core Systems Purchasing to Thrive in the Digital World: What’s Hot – And What’s Not

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
April 26, 2018
Number of Pages:
12
Price:
$995.00 USD

Core Systems Purchasing to Thrive in the Digital World: What’s Hot – And What’s Not analyzes P&C insurers’ core systems buying decisions in 2017, their significance, and bigger changes still... more >

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20180420 DigitalTransformation

Digital Transformation in Insurance: Discovering The Pathway to Digital Maturity

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
April 20, 2018
Number of Pages:
17
Price:
$995.00 USD

There is a lot of confusion about what digital means for insurers. This report introduces the SMA Digital Maturity Model to assist insurers in defining the scope of digital for... more >

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20180328 EmergTechLandscape

The Emerging Tech Landscape: 10 Mega-Trends for 2018 and Beyond

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
March 29, 2018
Number of Pages:
13
Price:
$995.00 USD

There are so many developments in the technology world and so much change that it is difficult to keep up. more >

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20180111 InnovationReport

Innovation is Mandatory: SMA Annual Innovation in Insurance Report

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
January 11, 2018
Number of Pages:
13
Price:
$995.00 USD

Innovation is normalizing in business models and being woven into business strategies and plans, and insurers are figuring out how to create a culture of innovation. more >

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20171221 ebook winningconvergence

Winning With Convergence: The 5 Foundational Realities

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
December 22, 2017
Number of Pages:
16
Price:
$395.00 USD

The insurance industry is in transformation, resulting in huge challenges for managing current operations while leveraging new capabilities from InsurTech, emerging tech, and digital. more >

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20171207 Microservices

The Emergence of Microservices: New Possibilities on the Horizon

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
December 7, 2017
Number of Pages:
4
Price:
$395.00 USD

Microservices are the latest capability that insurers are considering to address the new digital reality. This research brief provides an introduction to microservices and details how insurers are utilizing them... more >

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20171205 ProgressTowardConnectedWorld

Progress Toward a Connected World: A Compilation of Insurance Blogs

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
December 5, 2017
Number of Pages:
37
Price:
$695.00 USD

This research report includes twenty-one blogs published by SMA over the past year on emerging technologies and the connected world. more >

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20171005 Summit Recap

2017 SMA Summit: Winning With Convergence

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
October 5, 2017
Number of Pages:
15
Price:
$995.00 USD

This research report provides highlights from all of the speakers and sessions of the SMA Summit event held in Boston, September 18, 2017. more >

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20170803 InsuranceTransformation10Years

Insurance Transformation: Looking 10 Years Back, Looking 10 Years Forward

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
August 4, 2017
Number of Pages:
14
Price:
$395.00 USD

The world has changed dramatically in the last 10 years and is likely to change even more dramatically over the next 10. more >

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20170713 InnovationBestPractices

The Top 10 Best Practices in Insurance Innovation

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
July 13, 2017
Number of Pages:
10
Price:
$395.00 USD

Some of the best innovation success stories are built out of the lessons learned from watching the attempts of others as they either falter or flourish. more >

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20170606 Core Modernizatino

Bridging to the Future With Core Systems Modernization

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
June 6, 2017
Number of Pages:
10
Price:
$995.00 USD

Four out of five insurers are actively investing in core systems modernization and replacement, which is one of the seven SMA Bridges to the Future. more >

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20170331 CoreTippingPoint

Core Systems Purchasing Reaches the Tipping Point: What’s Hot – And What’s Not

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
March 31, 2017
Number of Pages:
10
Price:
$995.00 USD

Core Systems Purchasing Reaches the Tipping Point: What’s Hot – And What’s Not analyzes P&C insurers’ core systems buying decisions in 2016, their significance, and bigger changes still to come. more >

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20170112 7Bridges

Insurance in Transformation: Building 7 Bridges to the Future

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
January 12, 2017
Number of Pages:
10
Price:
$995.00 USD

In times of rapid evolution, it is imperative that organizations have clarity about the business actions they can take to get to the other side of a changed business environment. more >

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20161221 2017 Predictions

SMA Top 10 Insurance Predictions for 2017

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
December 21, 2016
Number of Pages:
8
Price:
$995.00 USD

2016 was a memorable year for insurance. Ongoing trends and game-changers are likely to make 2017 another year of transformation for insurance. more >

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20161213 Agent View

Agency-Carrier Connectivity: Agent View

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
December 13, 2016
Number of Pages:
16
Price:
$995.00 USD

Insurance agency automation has been the subject of tens of thousands of articles and studies. More recently, the discussions are about whether agents and brokers will survive InsurTech and even... more >

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20161129 AgentConnectivity

Agent-Carrier Connectivity: Personal Lines Insurers

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
November 29, 2016
Number of Pages:
17
Price:
$995.00 USD

Traditional personal lines product distribution is under full-blown assault by InsurTech. SMA research shows that 30% of the approximately 600 InsurTech startups being tracked are focused on disrupting and displacing... more >

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20161102 SevenBridges

Bridging Today to Tomorrow: Seven Paths to Become a Next-Gen Insurer

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
November 2, 2016
Number of Pages:
10
Price:
$995.00 USD

At the 2016 SMA Annual Summit, SMA introduced the concept of insurers building bridges from today to their future state as part of the transformation to becoming a Next-Gen Insurer. more >

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20161025 Agency Carrier CL

Agency-Carrier Connectivity: Commercial Lines Insurers

Author(s):
Karen Pauli, Principal
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
October 25, 2016
Number of Pages:
17
Price:
$995.00 USD

Commercial lines insurers are finding themselves in the midst of a hyper-competitive environment. New entrants, from the ranks of both the stalwart insurers and reinsurers and the start-ups leveraging leading... more >

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20161006 Awards SP

The 2016 SMA Innovation in Action Awards: Solution Provider Case Studies

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
October 6, 2016
Number of Pages:
19
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

The annual SMA Innovation in Action Awards for Solution Providers are given to those solution providers whose innovative solutions or services are enabling insurers to make real progress in their... more >

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20160929 Summit Recap

The 2016 SMA Summit Recap

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
September 29, 2016
Number of Pages:
14
Price:
$995.00 USD

This research report provides highlights from all of the speakers and sessions of the SMA Summit event held in Boston, Sept. 19, 2016. more >

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20160919 Insurer Awards

The 2016 SMA Innovation in Action Awards: Insurer Case Studies

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
September 19, 2016
Number of Pages:
43
Price:
$2,500.00 USD

The annual SMA Innovation in Action Awards for Insurers are given to insurers of all types and sizes who are rethinking, reimagining, and reinventing the business of insurance. more >

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20160824 SVIACustExp

Customer Engagement at the Digital Edge in Insurance

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Mike Connor, Silicon Valley Insurance Accelerator
Publication Date:
August 23, 2016
Number of Pages:
20
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

This research report explores the new digital ecosystems and participants emerging to disrupt customer engagement in insurance. more >

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20160802 MaturingTech

Maturing Technologies in Insurance: Agent/Broker View

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
August 2, 2016
Number of Pages:
27
Price:
$995.00 USD

Advanced technologies such as mobile, cloud, analytics, social media, and collaboration are vital for agents and brokers. more >

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20160728 Claims

The Changing Face of Claims: How Innovation Is Fueling Claims Transformation

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Karen Pauli, Principal
Publication Date:
July 28, 2016
Number of Pages:
15
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

Claims is a major area of innovation in the insurance industry today, driven by claims executives’ pragmatic need to increase efficiency, reduce complexity, and improve the customer experience. more >

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20160524 Agent Producers Producer View

Agents and Producers in the Digital Era: Producer View

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Monique Hesseling, Partner
Publication Date:
May 24, 2016
Number of Pages:
11
Price:
$995.00 USD

Agents and other producers have been wondering for a while now how they fit into the new digital world of insurance. more >

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20160510 agents producers insurer view

Agents and Producers in the Digital Era: Insurer View

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Monique Hesseling, Partner
Publication Date:
May 12, 2016
Number of Pages:
9
Price:
$995.00 USD

The role of agents and producers is in transition as insurers become more digital and strive toward omni-channel operations. more >

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20160211 CRM

CRM in Insurance: New Visibility and Role in the Digital Age

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
February 11, 2016
Number of Pages:
5
Price:
$395.00 USD

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has a new lease on life in insurance. The intense focus on customer experience has resulted in a new appreciation for CRM solutions. more >

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20160128 Game Changers

Game Changers in Insurance: The Pace of Change Accelerates

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Monique Hesseling, Partner
Publication Date:
January 28, 2016
Number of Pages:
12
Price:
$995.00 USD

Insurers can no longer remain relatively isolated – the world is changing and the implications for the industry are huge. more >

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20150930 AwardsSPCaseStudies

The 2015 SMA Innovation in Action Awards: Solution Provider Case Studies

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
September 30, 2015
Number of Pages:
44
Price:
$4,500.00 USD

The annual SMA Innovation in Action Awards for Solution Providers are given to solution providers within the insurance ecosystem that have successfully implemented innovative and transformational solutions that create real... more >

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20150929 SummitResearch

2015 SMA Summit Recap

Publication Date:
September 29, 2015
Number of Pages:
10
Price:
$695.00 USD

Becoming a Next-Gen Insurer was the focus of the 2015 SMA Summit. A sold-out crowd gathered at the fourth annual SMA Summit held at the Boston Mandarin Oriental on September... more >

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20150921 AwardCaseStudies Insurers

The 2015 SMA Innovation in Action Awards: Insurer Case Studies

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
September 21, 2015
Number of Pages:
50
Price:
$4,500.00 USD

The annual SMA Innovation in Action Awards for Insurers are given to insurers of all types and sizes that have successfully implemented innovative and transformational business and technology initiatives that... more >

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Innovation SMA Research

The Impact of Emerging Technologies in Claims

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
July 30, 2015
Number of Pages:
7
Price:
$995.00 USD

SMA has identified three top emerging technologies for use in claims: drones and aerial imagery, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). more >

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20150520 Next Gen

Next-Gen Insurer: 2015 Update – The Journey Continues

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
May 20, 2015
Number of Pages:
13
Price:
$995.00 USD

Since the 2014 publication of SMA’s groundbreaking report, Next-Gen Insurer: Fueled by Innovation, the pace of change has continued to intensify and gain momentum. more >

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20150423 Customer Experience

Customer Experience in Insurance: Insurer Strategies, Plans, and Progress

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Monique Hesseling, Partner
Publication Date:
April 23, 2015
Number of Pages:
23
Price:
$995.00 USD

The customer and agent experience remains a hot topic in insurance. This research report assesses the progress that insurers have made in improving the experience, investigating areas such as channel... more >

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20150317 Unified digital strategy

Unified Digital Strategy: Succeeding in the Digital Revolution

Author(s):
Denise Garth, Partner
Publication Date:
March 17, 2015
Number of Pages:
23
Price:
$995.00 USD

This report provides a deeper look into the Unified Digital Strategy component of the Digital Insurer Framework. more >

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20150224 Top10 Imperatives

SMA Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers – 2015

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Denise Garth, Partner
Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
Monique Hesseling, Partner
Publication Date:
February 24, 2015
Number of Pages:
21
Price:
$995.00 USD

This research report presents SMA’s sixth annual look at the Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers. The list of SMA’s Top 10 Imperatives articulates the key areas that insurers should have... more >

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20141217 Digital Insurer

The Digital Insurer: A Framework for Enterprise Capabilities in the Digital Age

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Monique Hesseling, Partner
Publication Date:
December 17, 2014
Number of Pages:
13
Price:
$995.00 USD

Insurers are striving to develop digital enterprise capabilities. The imperative today is to bring together all the individual digital capabilities into a unifying framework, resulting in a holistic approach to... more >

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20141103 customer acquisition

Customer Acquisition in Life and Annuities: Enabling Producers with Advanced Technology Solutions

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
November 3, 2014
Number of Pages:
26
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

This SMA report assesses how L&A insurers are enhancing their technology capabilities to improve customer acquisition. more >

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20141001 Summit Brief

2014 SMA Summit Recap

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
October 1, 2014
Number of Pages:
7
Price:
$95.00 USD

The theme for the 2014 SMA Summit was The Innovation Journey: cultivate – activate – accelerate. more >

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20140928 Innovation in Action Insurer Highlights

2014 Innovation in Action ... Insurer Highlights

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
September 29, 2014
Number of Pages:
35
Price:
$4,500.00 USD

Each year SMA recognizes several insurers and solution providers that demonstrate real progress in transforming and deploying next-generation technology for advantage. more >

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20140529 improving customer experience

Improving the Customer Experience Through Communications and Document Management

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
May 29, 2014
Number of Pages:
24
Price:
$995.00 USD

This SMA research report assesses how P&C and L&A insurers in North America are leveraging customer communications and document management to enhance the customer experience. more >

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20140411 next gen insurer

The Next-Gen Insurer: Fueled by Innovation

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Denise Garth, Partner
Publication Date:
April 11, 2014
Number of Pages:
22
Price:
$2,495.00 USD

Innovation is no longer just a nice-to-have initiative. It has become a must-have, strategic, core mandate that will define a new era of winners (and losers). more >

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20131230 Top 10 Imperatives

SMA Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers – 2014

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
Publication Date:
December 19, 2013
Number of Pages:
13
Price:
$95.00 USD

This research report presents SMA’s fifth annual look at the Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers. This year we’ve not only closely scrutinized and updated each of the Top 10, we’ve... more >

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2013 10 16 Innovation in Insurance Customer Experience

Innovation in the Insurance Customer Experience: Examples and Guiding Principles

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
October 7, 2013
Number of Pages:
5
Price:
$395.00 USD

Transforming the customer experience is one of the top imperatives insurers are pursuing to create differentiating strategies. more >

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20131003 SMA Summit Recap

2013 SMA Summit Recap

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
October 3, 2013
Number of Pages:
3
Price:
$95.00 USD

“What is innovative today will be expected tomorrow,” is a powerful insight, quoted from one of the roundtable breakout groups during the 2013 SMA Summit at the Mandarin Oriental in... more >

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201409 Innovation In Action

2013 Innovation in Action … Insurer Highlights

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
September 18, 2013
Number of Pages:
46
Price:
$4,500.00 USD

Each year SMA recognizes several insurers and solution providers that demonstrate real progress in deploying next-generation technology for advantage. more >

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20130522 Distribution Portal Insights

Distribution Management: Portal Insights

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
Publication Date:
May 22, 2013
Number of Pages:
9
Price:
$995.00 USD

Agility is the watchword for the next decade. There is no question that portals are playing a key role in distinguishing the leaders and driving competitive advantage. more >

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20130306 Distribution Connectivity Plans Priorities

Distribution Management: Connectivity Plans and Priorities

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
Publication Date:
March 6, 2013
Number of Pages:
24
Price:
$995.00 USD

The effectiveness of connectivity between insurers and their distribution partners continues to be a critical factor for competitive advantage. more >

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20130228 Top10 Mobile Trends

Top 10 Mobile Trends in Insurance 2013

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
February 28, 2013
Number of Pages:
6
Price:
$395.00 USD

SMA research finds that mobile technologies are one of the hottest areas of investment for insurers in 2013. more >

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20130123 Top Imperatives Insurers 2013

SMA Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers - 2013

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
Publication Date:
January 23, 2013
Number of Pages:
7
Price:
$95.00 USD

This research report presents SMA’s annual look at the Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers. These imperatives have been defined using SMA’s research and analysis as well as the insight gained... more >

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20120413 Paper to Digital

The Paper to Digital Transformation in Insurance

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
April 13, 2012
Number of Pages:
29
Price:
$995.00 USD

The paper-intensive insurance industry is undergoing a long transition to digital. This research report investigates which areas of the insurance business have made the most progress in reducing paper and... more >

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20120405 Mobile Social

Mobile and Social for Insurance: The Buzz to Bizz Gap

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
April 5, 2012
Number of Pages:
6
Price:
$95.00 USD

While social media and mobile are two very different ‘animals’, they frequently get lumped into the same conversational bucket. more >

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20120330 Top 10 Imperatives

SMA 2012 Top 10 Imperatives

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
Publication Date:
March 30, 2012
Number of Pages:
15
Price:
$95.00 USD

This research report presents SMA’s annual look at the Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers. These imperatives have been defined using SMA’s research and analysis as well as the insight gained... more >

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20120229 New Perspectives Mobile

New Perspectives on Mobile Technologies for Insurance

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
February 29, 2012
Number of Pages:
4
Price:
$95.00 USD

This SMA Research Brief takes a concise look at the status of mobile apps in the insurance industry. more >

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20111206 Mobile Technology Universe

The Mobile Technology Universe

Author(s):
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
December 6, 2011
Number of Pages:
13
Price:
$995.00 USD

Insurers were early adopters of mobile technologies for basic communications, but what is the current state of the art in the industry? This research report addresses that question, assessing the... more >

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20111007 Role Social Media Insurance

The Role of Social Media in Insurance

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
October 7, 2011
Number of Pages:
16
Price:
$995.00 USD

Social media is a pervasive movement that is reshaping society and business – but does it really matter to insurers? This research report offers a different view than many by... more >

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20100826 Social Media Insurance

Social Media in Insurance

Author(s):
Timothy Radwanski, Guest Author
Karen Furtado, Partner
Publication Date:
August 16, 2010
Number of Pages:
14
Price:
$995.00 USD

Social Media in Insurance provides a fresh, different perspective on this sizzling topic. The report explores how and where social media fits in insurance and presents guidelines for planning and... more >

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20100609 Distribution Pathways

Distribution Pathways

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
June 9, 2010
Number of Pages:
19
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

Distribution Pathways reports on the business and technology capabilities and discusses solution options for the distribution capability in the property and casualty insurance industry. more >

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20100524 Distribution Dynamics

Distribution Dynamics

Author(s):
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Publication Date:
May 24, 2010
Number of Pages:
17
Price:
$1,495.00 USD

Distribution Dynamics reports on the current state of insurance distribution and discusses functional maturity and IT investment. more >

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20100315 top 10 imperatives

SMA Top 10 Imperatives

Author(s):
Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
Karen Furtado, Partner
Mark A. Breading, Senior Partner
Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
Publication Date:
March 15, 2010
Number of Pages:
16
Price:
$95.00 USD

This research report presents srategic insights on the key initiatives all insurers should be considering - the "must haves" for charting a course to recovery. more >

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