LOMA's Magazine for Insurance & Financial Services Management

Highlights of Current Issues: 

March 2010
Looking Ahead: The Industry in 10 Years
What will the insurance and financial services sector be like 10 years from now? For answers, Resource turned to some seasoned industry executives. They say companies will work to find creative and efficient ways to deliver basic products to the mass market, while service capabilities will evolve, primarily over the Internet and through mobile devices. 

February 2010
The Life Underwriting Metamorphosis Accelerates
Life insurance underwriting has evolved rapidly during the past decade. Here’s why—and what to expect as the new decade unfolds.

January 2010
Insurance Industry Forecast for 2010
Industry leaders predict what’s ahead for product
sales, information technology, customer service,
government regulation—and more. They are cautiously optimistic that 2010 will be better than 2009.

Other Views: Suppliers Look at 2010
Several industry partners and suppliers commented on the outlook for 2010 for the insurance industry. 2009 was a challenging year but they think there are opportunities for 2010.

December 2009
Insurance Going Mobile
More and more insurance companies are seeing the benefits of mobile applications. See what new innovative apps some leading companies have launched.

Connections: 2010 Technology Directory
Visit the on-line version of the 2010 LOMA Technology  Directory to search for tech applications for the insurance industry. 

November 2009
Using New Technology
The use of technology is vital to the insurance industry. In this special  section, Resource looks at such technologies as business analytics, underwriting automation, policy administration systems, customer service, and business intelligence. 

Management of Product Rules, Values and Calculations
Throughout the years, insurance organizations have tried different strategies to implement the required level of control and governance for the product implementation process. Historically, there has been a lack of technology available to support a centralized process, yet remain flexible enough to handle individual product requirements and the subsequent deployment to multiple technology systems. Introducing a new product will require, at a minimum, updates to presales illustration, administration, and valuation systems.

October 2009
Global Outlook
The economic crisis is transforming the global life, pensions and asset management markets. Here’s a look at the shape of things to come and how some companies are positioning themselves for success.

September 2009
Customized Service
Whether dealing with the retired, less technically proficient Silent Generation, the rapidly-approaching-retirement Baby Boomers, the MTV Generation X, or the up-and-coming Generation Y (the "Millennials"), there is a consistent need for personalized service delivered in a convenient and timely manner.

August 2009
Changes Ahead
As a result of the financial meltdown, changes are
coming to the insurance industry, and technology will play an important role. A report from the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum.

Spotlight on Solutions
Exhibitors at the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum featured products and services to help insurers improve their operations.

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.
In this special  section, three insurance  suppliers (ImageRight, MajescoMastek and PlanetSoft), discuss some current issues in underwriting.


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Facts About Resource

What Subjects Does It Cover?
Resource Magazine, published monthly by LOMA, provides readers with information about developments in life insurance company management. 

Topics covered include industry trends, technology, customer service, human resources, financial management, education and training. Resource keeps readers informed about industry management through staff by-lined articles, case studies, contributions by industry officials and LOMA research.

Who Reads It?
Resource is aimed at the upper and middle management of insurance companies. In fact, Resource is the ONLY insurance magazine devoted exclusively to insurance company operations and management. 

Readers include chairmen, presidents, CEOs, vice presidents and other top management officials. Many readers hold the prestigious FLMI professional designation. 

Circulation is 27,000. Through pass-alongs and route lists, total readership is approximately 100,000.

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