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Modernization

06 Aug 2026

Why a Linear Modernization Model won’t work in the AI era (and what would)

Given AI advancements, there is little doubt today about what it can do. More data and increased training have mae AI tools capable of finding business gaps in almost real-time and guiding strategy decisions. But what good is a strategy that can't respond to market changes fast enough? This article explores the current technological challenges that carriers face in effectively leveraging modern tools, and how they can overcome them for proactively managing market shifts.

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Modernization

18 Jun 2026

The Complete L&A Insurance Technology Stack: What Carriers and Distributors Need in 2026

The gap between where the life and annuities insurance market is going and what the systems supporting it can actually do is widening every year. This article maps what a complete L&A technology stack needs to look like in 2026 - reimagined with powerful Aritficial Intelligence embedded into it, what each functional layer needs to do, why it matters, and why the pieces only work when they are genuinely connected rather than assembled from independently procured tools.

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Modernization

07 Jan 2026

What If Everyone Could Actually See How Your Insurance Business Works?

Why the carriers winning the next decade will be the ones who make their operations visible.

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Modernization

31 Jul 2025

Is the Tail Wagging the Dog? My take on why integrations should serve your strategy, not vice versa

Insurers often let integrations control their roadmap, leading to delays and inefficiencies. Aligning technology with strategy instead unlocks speed, productivity, and sustainable growth.

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Modernization

02 Jun 2025

Still Rebuilding Your Core Platform: Why launching speedboats beats transformation programs every time

Effective collaboration is the backbone of any successful team, but too often, it’s slowed down by disconnected tools, endless email threads, and scattered information. Read on to learn more.

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Modernization

27 May 2025

Ferrari Wins Races by 2/10ths of a Second. Annuity Carriers Should Take Notes

How a conversation at IBM Think 2025 resonated with our approach to precision in the industry's fastest-growing segment

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Modernization

01 May 2025

From Products to Platforms: How Life Insurers Will Win the Next Decade

Effective collaboration is the backbone of any successful team, but too often, it’s slowed down by disconnected tools, endless email threads, and scattered information. Read on to learn more.

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Modernization

22 Apr 2025

Composable Was 2024. Here’s How Carriers Win in 2025

Composable moved from buzzword to business case in 2024. In 2025, it becomes the decisive factor — carriers who adopt modular systems will outpace those still tied to monolithic cores.

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Modernization

14 Apr 2025

Why Some Carriers Are Scaling 10x Faster Than Others

Why are some carriers pulling away from the pack? The answer lies not in history or scale, but in execution. The winners are scaling 10x faster by rethinking how they organize, invest, and build.

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