
AI in P&C Personal Lines: Insurer Progress, Plans, and Predictions
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- October 16, 2020
- Number of Pages:
- 15
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the P&C personal lines insurance business. The AI umbrella covers a number of technologies, and it is critical that personal lines insurers review each technology... more >

AI in P&C Commercial Lines: Insurer Progress, Plans, and Predictions
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- October 9, 2020
- Number of Pages:
- 15
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the P&C commercial lines insurance business. The AI umbrella covers a number of technologies, and it is critical that commercial lines insurers review each technology... more >

The Top 10 Themes for InsurTech 2020: Operating in the Pandemic Era
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- September 18, 2020
- Number of Pages:
- 10
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
The pandemic has changed almost all things in our personal and business lives. Some may believe that non-traditional insurance technology providers such as InsurTechs would fall to the back of... more >

P&C Insurance Post-COVID-19: Four Scenarios for the Future
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

Top 50 InsurTechs in P&C Insurance
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- April 16, 2020
- Number of Pages:
- 37
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
SMA has compiled a list of the top 50 InsurTech startups in the North American market to assist P&C insurers in making decisions about who to partner with and who... more >

InsurTech and Transformational Tech: Highlights and Insights for 2H19
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- February 14, 2020
- Number of Pages:
- 8
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
The second half of 2019 reveals that the InsurTech movement is in transition. Gaps in certain trends are growing, and new records are emerging. more >

AI Technologies in P&C: Insurer Progress, Plans, And Potential
- Publication Date:
- December 20, 2019
- Number of Pages:
- 34
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
How is this report on AI in insurance different from many of the other reports that have been published? First, it is based on SMA Research that reflects the views... more >

Transformation in Action: Success Stories and Use Cases
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

Transformational Technologies in P&C Personal Lines: Insurer Progress, Plans, and Projections
- Publication Date:
- December 11, 2019
- Number of Pages:
- 15
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Transformational technologies are poised to fundamentally alter the personal lines insurance sector over the next five to ten years. In some ways, the effects are already being felt. more >

Transformational Technologies in P&C Commercial Lines: Insurer Progress, Plans, and Projections
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- November 27, 2019
- Number of Pages:
- 14
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Transformational technologies are poised to fundamentally alter the commercial lines insurance sector over the next five to ten years. In some ways, the effects are already being felt. more >

Insurance and the Innovation Journey: Lessons From a Decade of Progress
- Publication Date:
- November 8, 2019
- Number of Pages:
- 17
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
The property/casualty insurance industry began a new wave of innovation almost a decade ago that has been gaining momentum over the past few years. more >

1H19 InsurTech and Transformational Tech Snapshot
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- July 31, 2019
- Number of Pages:
- 9
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
After the first half of 2019, the InsurTech movement is alive and well. There are many reports and commentaries about funding, partnerships, company profiles, and trends. more >

Smart Homes and Buildings: Ten Strategic Considerations for Insurers
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Publication Date:
- February 12, 2019
- Number of Pages:
- 9
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
There is a broad recognition of the great potential for smart devices and solutions in homes and commercial properties. more >

2019 Top Predictions for Insurance
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

Insurance in Transformation: New Models, New Partnerships, New Entrants, New VC Investments
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

Emerging Tech in Personal Lines: Broad Implications, Significant Activity
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- October 15, 2018
- Number of Pages:
- 15
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Emerging technologies are affecting personal lines insurance in significant ways. They are changing the risks faced by customers, providing new options for interaction, revolutionizing how insurers assess and select risks,... more >

Emerging Tech in Commercial Lines: Ramping Up Adoption
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- October 5, 2018
- Number of Pages:
- 14
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Emerging technologies are spurring transformation at commercial lines organizations – but not all at the same rate or with the same business impact. more >

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 >

Who Is Really Disrupting The Insurance Industry? And What You Can Learn from Munich Re’s Journey
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- July 11, 2018
- Number of Pages:
- 8
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
“Disruption” is frequently an emotionally charged word. In today’s InsurTech-infused world, it has become a word that is most frequently associated with “aspiration versus reality.” Many external forces have been... more >

InsurTech 2018: 10 Key Themes Will Shape the Future
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- May 2, 2018
- Number of Pages:
- 17
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
2018 is a pivotal year for the InsurTech startup movement. This report identifies ten key themes that illustrate how InsurTech is changing and what to expect in the coming years. more >

The Emerging Tech Landscape: 10 Mega-Trends for 2018 and Beyond
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

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 >

2017 InsurTech Recap: The Momentum Continues to Build
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Pauli, Principal
- Publication Date:
- December 29, 2017
- Number of Pages:
- 22
- Price:
- $395.00 USD
This research report contains a collection of thirteen blogs published by SMA over the past year on the InsurTech movement. The report includes a recap of the year for InsurTech. more >

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 >

Progress Toward a Connected World: A Compilation of Insurance Blogs
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

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 >

InsurTech and Personal Lines: Examples, Use Cases, and Implications
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- October 4, 2017
- Number of Pages:
- 14
- Price:
- $995.00 USD

Insurance Transformation: Looking 10 Years Back, Looking 10 Years Forward
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

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 >

InsurTech and Commercial Lines: A Surge of Activity and New Implications
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- May 25, 2017
- Number of Pages:
- 13
- Price:
- $995.00 USD

AI/Machine Learning in Insurance: A Force to be Reckoned With
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- April 6, 2017
- Number of Pages:
- 15
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
AI/machine learning is one of the top technology areas of interest for insurers today. This SMA research report takes a fresh look at the broad field of artificial intelligence, focusing... more >

2017 Emerging Tech Landscape: Implications for Insurance
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- February 28, 2017
- Number of Pages:
- 10
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This report identifies four key trends in emerging technologies and discusses their implications for the insurance industry. more >

2017 InsurTech Landscape: Aligning to Business Strategies
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- February 23, 2017
- Number of Pages:
- 13
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
SMA has been actively engaged in the InsurTech movement through research, InsurTech clients, and involvement in related insurer strategies. more >

Insurance in Transformation: Building 7 Bridges to the Future
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

SMA Top 10 Insurance Predictions for 2017
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

Emerging Technologies in L&A Insurance: 2016 and Beyond
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- December 8, 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 11
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This research report assesses thirteen emerging technologies in the context of Life and Annuity insurers’ progress and plans. more >

Innovation in Insurance in 2016: The Coming of Age
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Publication Date:
- December 6, 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 14
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This is the fifth annual report on innovation from SMA, and is based on a survey of insurers and observations regarding market activities. more >

Blockchain in Insurance: Insurer Progress and Plans
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- November 10, 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 11
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that could fundamentally change the way business is conducted and result in the restructuring of major industries. more >

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 >

Reflections on Emerging Tech and the Connected World
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- October 20, 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 26
- Price:
- $395.00 USD
Developments in emerging tech, the connected world, and InsurTech are progressing at a dizzying pace. And the implications for the insurance industry are significant. more >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Emerging Technologies in P&C Insurance: 2016 and Beyond
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- September 13, 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 11
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This research report assesses thirteen emerging technologies in the context of P&C insurers’ progress and plans. more >

The InsurTech Universe: Understanding Company Positioning and Maturity
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Jennifer Overhulse, Principal Owner, St. Nick Media
- Publication Date:
- August 31, 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 12
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Tracking the activity and investments in the rapidly expanding InsurTech space is one thing. It is quite another for an individual insurer to assess which trends and companies are most... more >

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 >

The Top 10 Ways Emerging Tech Will Transform Insurance
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Publication Date:
- July 12, 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 11
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Emerging technologies are changing the world – and our research and work with insurers confirm that they will change the insurance industry in fundamental ways in the process. more >

Insurance in the Connected World: Observations on Opportunities and Threats
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- February 4, 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 11
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
There is a widespread understanding that the evolving connected world has very significant implications for insurers. more >

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 >

Insurance in 2015: A Pivotal Year
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- January 4, 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 4
- Price:
- $395.00 USD
This research brief contains SMA’s reflections on 2015, in the form of the top 10 trends that laid the foundation for the pivotal year and positioned the insurance industry for... more >

Innovation in Insurance: Continued Momentum and Making Impacts
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Publication Date:
- December 15, 2015
- Number of Pages:
- 10
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This report takes a look at the continuing progress of innovation, highlighting the increasing pace of adoption and the upward movement in maturity levels among insurers in the context of... more >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Mobile Technologies in Insurance
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- July 28, 2015
- Number of Pages:
- 4
- Price:
- $695.00 USD
Mobile technology usage is becoming more widespread in insurance, but there are many opportunities to continue expanding into new areas and functions. more >

Collaboration Technologies in Insurance
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- July 9, 2015
- Number of Pages:
- 4
- Price:
- $695.00 USD
The class of technologies referred to as collaboration technologies has expanded, matured, and enjoyed increased usage in insurance. more >

Maturing Technologies in Insurance
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- June 11, 2015
- Number of Pages:
- 3
- Price:
- $695.00 USD
Insurers have been investing in a key set of advanced technologies for several years, including mobile, cloud, analytics, social media, and collaboration. more >

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 >

Claims Transformation: The Journey Beyond Modernization
- Author(s):
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Publication Date:
- March 31, 2015
- Number of Pages:
- 9
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This report, the first in SMA’s thought leadership series on claims transformation, examines the need for changes in the end-to-end claims process, starting but not ending with claims system modernization. more >

SMA Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers – 2015
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

Innovation Maturity in Insurance: Enabling the Next-Gen Insurer
- Author(s):
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Guy Fraker, Guest Author
- Publication Date:
- February 19, 2015
- Number of Pages:
- 14
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This report provides a framework to help insurers assess their current innovation maturity level compared to where they want to be. more >

The Changing Auto Insurance Landscape: Influencers Driving Disruption and Change
- Author(s):
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Publication Date:
- January 29, 2015
- Number of Pages:
- 14
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This research looks at the change and disruption that is greatly affecting auto insurance due to the convergence of multiple influencers, including the shared economy, connected cars, Google and Apple... more >
Innovation in Insurance: Expanding Focus and Growing Momentum
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Publication Date:
- November 12, 2014
- Number of Pages:
- 16
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This research takes a new look at the continuing progress in and around innovation, highlighting an expanding focus and accelerating momentum. more >

Crowdsourcing and Open Innovation: Powering the Sharing Economy
- Author(s):
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Publication Date:
- October 31, 2014
- Number of Pages:
- 12
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
The evolution of mankind and society has always been based on knowledge, expertise, collaboration, and good ideas. more >

Emerging Technologies: Reshaping the Next-Gen Insurer
- Author(s):
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Publication Date:
- October 14, 2014
- Number of Pages:
- 30
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
Current technologies, along with the growing proliferation of emerging technologies, are now considered some of the greatest agents of change since the introduction of the Internet. more >

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 >

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 >

The Shifting Competitive Landscape: A New Breed of Industry Challengers
- Author(s):
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Publication Date:
- August 28, 2014
- Number of Pages:
- 15
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Historically, the insurance industry has assessed its competition by looking at those companies within the industry that directly compete and sell in the same market segments, offer similar products, use... more >

The Internet of Things: Creating a Connected World
- Author(s):
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Publication Date:
- July 31, 2014
- Number of Pages:
- 15
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
The future will be the cloud of things, the cloud of everything. The Internet of Things is transforming our digital environment from static and point-in-time to a dynamic, real-time, actionable... more >

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 >

2014 Insurance Ecosystem: L&A Insurer Business Applications and Technology Projects
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- March 7, 2014
- Number of Pages:
- 16
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This report, part of SMA’s annual Insurance Ecosystem Research Series, highlights key project priorities for life and annuity insurers in North America. more >

The New Face of M&A: Dawn of Next-Gen Insurer Business Models
- Author(s):
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Publication Date:
- March 2, 2014
- Number of Pages:
- 9
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
There is a new trend in M&A in the industry, and technology companies are becoming a part of the M&A fabric. more >

Google and Insurance: Far Reaching Implications
- Author(s):
- Denise Garth, Partner
- Publication Date:
- January 31, 2014
- Number of Pages:
- 8
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Google has really ratcheted up the innovation momentum they started 2-3 years ago by broadening their digital, mobile, and data presence, and in doing so has raised the potential impact... more >

SMA Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers – 2014
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

Next-Gen Technology Trends: New Opportunities and Challenges for Insurers
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
- Publication Date:
- November 29, 2013
- Number of Pages:
- 8
- Price:
- $395.00 USD
This research brief identifies five next generation technologies that are currently having the greatest impact on the insurance industry. more >

Innovation in Insurance: From Strategy to Execution
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Publication Date:
- October 15, 2013
- Number of Pages:
- 7
- Price:
- $395.00 USD
This research brief highlights how 2013 has been a breakthrough year for innovation in the insurance industry. more >

Innovation in the Insurance Customer Experience: Examples and Guiding Principles
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

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 >

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 >

Investing for Advantage: 2013 Insurance Ecosystem
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
- Publication Date:
- January 31, 2013
- Number of Pages:
- 13
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
This report, part of SMA’s annual Insurance Ecosystem Research Series, addresses IT spending patterns in the North American property and casualty and life and annuities insurance industry. more >

SMA Top 10 Imperatives for Insurers - 2013
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

Innovation in Insurance
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Publication Date:
- September 24, 2012
- Number of Pages:
- 7
- Price:
- $395.00 USD
Is innovation really happening in insurance? This SMA Research Brief tackles that question head on, based on a recent SMA survey and innovation discussions with insurers. more >

Ideation and Crowdsourcing Power
- Author(s):
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Publication Date:
- July 27, 2012
- Number of Pages:
- 5
- Price:
- $395.00 USD
In today’s supercharged competitive world, it is critically important for insurers to find a way to capitalize on the expertise and creativity of their employees and the external market. more >

SMA 2012 Top 10 Imperatives
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

2012 Insurance Ecosystem: Positioning for Growth
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
- Publication Date:
- January 31, 2012
- Number of Pages:
- 13
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
This report, part of SMA's annual Insurance Ecosystem Research Series, addresses IT spending patterns in the North American property and casualty and life and annuities insurance industry. more >

Next Generation Technology Trends
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Publication Date:
- January 3, 2011
- Number of Pages:
- 8
- Price:
- $95.00 USD
This SMA Insights Research Brief looks at the five next generation technology trends that are now having the most impact on the insurance industry and will continue to be of... more >

Life and Annuity Ecosystem: Riding the Wave
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
- Publication Date:
- November 11, 2010
- Number of Pages:
- 19
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
As part of the SMA Insurance Ecosystem Research Series, this report is a first-of-a-kind detailed analysis of IT spending patterns in the North American life and annuity insurer environment. more >

Insight on the Future of Insurance
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- July 13, 2010
- Number of Pages:
- 18
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
Insight on the Future of Insurance provides a visionary view, using a 10-year time horizon, of how advances in information & communication technology (I&CT) will alter the landscape, and describes... more >

Insurance Ecosystem: Fronting the Wave
- Author(s):
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- April 23, 2010
- Number of Pages:
- 13
- Price:
- $995.00 USD
This research report assesses the business drivers, IT spending patterns and IT approaches of insurance agencies in North America. more >

SMA Top 10 Imperatives
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, 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 >

Insurance Ecosystem: Supporting the Wave
- Author(s):
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- February 11, 2010
- Number of Pages:
- 19
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
This report profiles the North American IT solution provider marketplace to assess how it is evolving to meet the needs of property and casualty insurers. more >

Insurance Ecosystem: Catching the Wave
- Author(s):
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
- Publication Date:
- January 25, 2010
- Number of Pages:
- 24
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
Part of the SMA Insurance Ecosystem Research Series, this landmark report profiles the IT buying behaviors of North American property and casualty insurance companies. more >

Insurance Ecosystem: Managing the Wave
- Author(s):
- Karen Furtado, Partner
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Publication Date:
- November 12, 2009
- Number of Pages:
- 30
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
This ground-breaking research report looks at how well insurance solution offerings meet the needs and wants of insurers by analyzing where there is alignment and where gaps exist, identifying opportunities... more >

Insurance Ecosystem: Riding the Wave
- Author(s):
- Mary Ann Garwood, Partner
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Publication Date:
- October 21, 2009
- Number of Pages:
- 27
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
As part of the SMA Insurance Ecosystem Research Series, this report is a first-of-a-kind detailed analysis of IT spending patterns in the North American property and casualty insurer environment. more >

Insurance Ecosystem: Guide to the Marketplace
- Author(s):
- Mark A. Breading, Partner
- Deborah M. Smallwood, Senior Partner
- Publication Date:
- October 20, 2009
- Number of Pages:
- 15
- Price:
- $1,495.00 USD
The Marketplace Guide for Insurance is the foundational report in the SMA Insurance Ecosystem Research Series, providing baseline information about the insurance industry in a comprehensive yet concise manner. more >