LOMA's Magazine for Insurance & Financial
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Highlights of Current Issues:
July 2009
People
Power:
Mass
career customization restructures both the
expectations and the mechanics of how careers are built. See how this is
done at Thrivent Financial.
June 2009
Now Playing on a Computer Near You:
Need 2 Know Online Courses
LOMA’s new online courses teach the foundations of insurance
principles, products, and operations in an entirely new way.
May 2009
Web
2.0 for Insurers
Some life insurers are already using Web 2.0 in their business practices
and finding it useful. See how blogs, wikis and even social networking can
help your company.
April 2009
Success
Strategies
In an exceedingly difficult
economic climate,
more than a few insurance companies are
performing well. Here’s a look at who’s doing what.
March 2009:
Looking
Ahead
: The Industry in 5 Years
What will the insurance and
financial services sector be like five years from now?
For answers, Resource turned to some seasoned industry
executives, including officials from carriers, consultants and industry
suppliers.
February 2009:
Uncharted
Waters: The Financial Crisis
This year, rising investment
losses, falling equity markets and weak economic conditions will pressure
the profitability, financial flexibility and capital adequacy of life
insurers. Here’s a summary of the financial meltdown to date.
Underwriting
Update
In this special section,
three insurance suppliers (ImageRight, MajescoMastek and PlanetSoft),
discuss some current issues in underwriting.
January 2009:
Forecast for 2009
What is the outlook for the life
insurance industry in 2009? It will be a challenging year, but there
are opportunities. Resource surveyed a cross-section of executives.
Partners Look at the Issues
Several industry partners and suppliers commented on the 2009 Forecast for
the Insurance Industry. The economy is hurting, but insurance leaders
should focus on the opportunities, the partners say.
December 2008:
Tech Strategies and the Financial Crisis
A consulting company explains how the financial crisis will affect technology
strategies.
Technology
Directory, 2009 edition
A source of technology for the insurance Industry.
November 2008:
Harnessing New Technology
Resource talks to futurist Dr. James Canton about the emerging
trends and technologies
that will shape the future of the insurance industry.
October 2008
Emerging
Markets: Opportunities and Obstacles
Forward-thinking life insurers are leveraging the potential of low
penetration rates, growing economies and appealing demographics in markets
around the world.
September 2008
Boomers on Board
Financial services companies are meeting the challenges of a bear
market, new regulations, and vanishing employee benefits to protect the
retirement assets
of the Baby Boomers. Here’s a look at who’s doing what—and why.
August 2008
Technology
Innovation
Vital to Industry’s Future
LOMA’s President and CEO, Robert A. Kerzner, discusses the critical
role of technology in the
future of the insurance industry.
A report from the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum.
Several exhibitors made announcements of new and innovative products
and services at the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum. Read to see
examples.
July 2008
People Power
Forward-looking human resources
executives are working with their line-of-business partners to identify
high-potential leaders, to foster emotional intelligence and to manage
generational diversity.
A report on HR issues.
What is the value of employee training and development programs?
Here is an in-depth look at how such programs provide strategic value.
May 2008
Technology:
What’s Next?
Everything’s changing. Hear
insights and advice from five of the industry’s top analysts on how to
thrive in the rapidly changing industry.
Capitalizing
on Insurance Globalization:
IT’s Crucial Role
Insurers face numerous issues and decisions in expanding their operations
around the world.
April 2008
Beyond the Boomers
Forward-thinking life insurance companies aren’t just targeting
affluent Baby Boomers any more. Who’s doing what—and why?
Does
Your Testing Practice Get a Passing Grade?
Insurers move testing offshore for independent validation and lower
costs.
March 2008:
The
Insurance Industry of the Future
Given the current challenges and characteristics of the industry, business
leaders look ahead to the future and share their thoughts on what they
predict for the industry in 10 years.
February 2008:
Fast Forward
Faster, more efficient service is seen by many experts as a key to
success in today’s insurance industry. Here are several ways insurers
can speed service.
January 2008
Faster, more efficient service is seen by many experts as a key to
success in today’s insurance industry. Here are several ways insurers
can speed service.
January 2008
2008
Forecast: A New Year of Obstacles, Opportunities
Industry leaders sound off on what they predict in the new year for
sales and regulatory developments, as well as the role of technology,
customer service and other initiatives in driving industry profits.
Suppliers,
Partners View Industry Future
Suppliers,
Partners View Industry Future
The insurance and financial services
industry faces numerous challenges in 2008 and coming years. Technology,
human resources, customer service are all top concerns for the industry.
Here are the views of several industry suppliers and partners on some key
issues in the coming year:
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