The September FAQ includes a combination of questions on TAI Mainframe vs. NET, general system questions, INSIGHTS and CONNECTOR.
This FAQ article was inspired by the questions we received at User Group 2017 and common ones I get from talking to reinsurance professionals about INSIGHTS and CONNECTOR. Continuing with the momentum from our summer newsletter in sharing resourceful content, I hope this article answers your questions on the latest additions to our software suite
Whether your organization is about to kick off a TAI upgrade or is planning for one in the next couple years, this FAQ blog will give you an overview of what to expect and how to prepare. A common misconception is that a TAI upgrade is a quick and simple process. Unlike most software, the TAI system is custom software tailored to your organization’s needs, and because of this, upgrades require additional effort for both TAI and your organization. Therefore upgrades are a short-term engagement that involves:
In today’s digital world, information technology and data are at the center of our day-to-day lives. Whether you are browsing the internet on your smartphone, tracking your steps on a FitBit, watching Netflix or making a purchase online, there is a constant exchange of data. And these are just examples from your personal life. It’s hard to imagine a profession that doesn’t have at least one touch point with information technology or digital data. The insurance industry is no exception, holding a wealth of private data on millions of individuals and companies.
With the recent launch of Ardent, TAI's new security program, we've been receiving inquiries on how the program works, how to get recent updates and more. This FAQ blog was inspired by these inquiries. If you don't see the answer to your question, don't hesitate to reach out.
Many inquiries from clients involve requests to find specific information. The .NET system allows users to easily query their database to get the information they are looking for. In this installment of our FAQ blog series, I’ll share a recent use case of the Ad Hoc Query tool.
Spreadsheets versus automated system. When it comes to reinsurance programmes, this is a popular debate since spreadsheets have traditionally been used to store reinsurance data. However, when considering the disadvantages of spreadsheets, it appears to be a much riskier option. As Denizon pointed out, spreadsheets can cause major issues in any business enterprise and the reinsurance industry is no exception. Below I’ll share various ways spreadsheet disadvantages apply to the reinsurance world and why an automated system is a safer, more efficient and cost effective for your business. Download the full list of reasons why spreadsheets aren't the answer for reinsurance programmes here.
True or False. Companies should be concerned if their employees are on LinkedIn. The answer – false! I recently led a session at the 2017 User Group meeting on the importance of leveraging LinkedIn for building a personal brand and developing professionally. Two things that companies should be encouraging their employees to do. One of the attendees in my session voiced concerns over what their employer or colleagues would think if they were on LinkedIn (‘aka will they think I am job hunting’). While the social media network for professionals can be used for finding new employment opportunity – this is only ONE of the many use cases. As you’ll see below, LinkedIn can be used for so much more – which is why companies should encourage their employees to be active on the network. Whether you are an employee or employer wondering if LinkedIn is the right place to be – I hope to convince you that it is indeed.
You know that feeling you get at the end of a conference? The energetic burst of inspiration and readiness to implement everything you learned into your everyday work? But then you get back to the office and unfortunately, allow other priorities to get in the way of implementing new learnings. While writing this blog and reflecting on my takeaways, I also thought about how we can make time for new learnings instead of putting them on the back burner. So in addition to the User Group highlights I shared in Part I and below, I'll also discuss how to keep the momentum going post conference. For now, let's dive back into highlights from the 2017 User Group.
Can you believe we just wrapped our 28th User Group?! More than 170 re/insurance professionals joined us in Arizona last week to connect, strategize, learn and soak up the sun. This year, we focused on providing attendees with the opportunity to fuel their strengths on an individual, team, organizational, and industry basis. The action-packed week included: Educational breakout sessions A panel of InsurTech experts And an exciting Keynote that led a finger fencing battle! (More on that later). I hope everyone left feeling energized, refreshed and ready to channel their takeaways into their daily routine. If you missed out on the action or want a quick recap from our 28th User Group meeting, check out my highlights below.
