发布时间：2008.2
摘要
Introduction
Technology markets are changing fast. This brief identifies and tracks the key forces shaping the prospects for your business. In this piece, Datamonitor's analyst specializing in Insurance Technology will outline the changes in your market, explain which trends will have the biggest impact, and highlight who will benefit from the fast-paced developments in insurance technology.
Scope of this report
- An overview of the market environment facing insurers in 2008
- Our view of the technology priorities for both life and non-life insurers
- Action points to help vendors in the insurance technology market
Research and analysis highlights
In such a market, where competition from both traditional and non-traditional players is fierce, insurers must employ a multi-pronged strategy that reduces costs and increases revenues.
While insurers are poised to rationalize their legacy systems in 2008, there is also a movement to replace entire platforms.
In addition to a service tool, insurers are increasingly looking to the internet as a conduit for direct sales.
Key reasons to read this report
- Learn about the trends in insurance technology in 2008
- Gain insight into the technology areas insurance companies are investing in
目录及图表
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DATAMONITOR VIEW |
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CATALYST |
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SUMMARY |
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ANALYSIS |
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Rationalization, systems replacement and SOA will be core cost reduction strategies |
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Insurers will continue to develop their online presence for both sales and service |
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BPO will gain momentum among medium sized insurers |
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Compliance will spur investment in a variety of technologies, including document management, business intelligence and analytics |
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ACTIONS |
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Vendor's must quell recession jitters that could lead insurers to recoil from IT investments |
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Highlight the business case for IT, as opposed to the technical case |
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Flexibility and scalability are the key words in 2008 |
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APPENDIX |
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Abbreviations |
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Methodology |
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Further reading |
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Ask the analyst |
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Datamonitor consulting |
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Disclaimer |
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List of Figures |
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Figure 1: 2008 IT objectives |
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Figure 2: IT objectives for reducing operational costs |
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Figure 3: Policy administration strategies |
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Figure 4: Channel priorities |
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Figure 5: BPO by company size |
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Figure 6: Key areas for meeting regulatory compliance |
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