I recently returned from InsureTech Connect in Las Vegas. One of the sessions I found interesting was centered around blockchain emerging developments. Salesforce was represented and talked about the importance of smart contracts and how blockchain technology can facilitate adoption. However, what impressed me most was a very practical application of blockchain.
October 8, 2018 by Aite-Novarica Media
Brad Hildestad is EVP and CIO of COUNTRY Financial, with responsibility for providing overall strategic direction for the organization’s technology and information functions, including emerging technologies that support corporate strategies with an emphasis on mobility, security, and improved customer experience. Prior to joining COUNTRY Financial in 2015, he worked in IT at Allstate for 30 years. He holds an MBA from DePaul University. Brad was interviewed for the Novarica Update in 2018.
What are your top priorities for the next 6-12 months?
October 8, 2018 by Jim Klotz
Like other insurers, workers’ comp carriers are seeking to improve efficiency and profitability through technology. Workers’ comp is a competitive marketplace; therefore, effective use of technology can give insurers in this space a critical competitive edge. The Internet of Things and wearables are offering new ways to collect data, while business intelligence and analytics are enabling carriers to better analyze that data.
October 5, 2018 by Robert McIsaac
