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Unlocking the Future of Insurance with AI and ML

The insurance industry, known for its cautious approach, is on the brink of a major revolution. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) promise to streamline processes, enhance decision...

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The Role of Analytics in Modern Insurance

Insurance has always been an analytics business. At the core, an insurer’s ability to set premiums, maintain reserves and meet capital needs is rooted in actuarial analysis. To accurately price risk f...

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X by 2 Hosts WomenHack Detroit Recruiting Event to Uplift Women in Tech

Promoting diversity in tech doesn’t have to be a daunting initiative. For X by 2, it starts with building strong local networks and community. On March 28, X by 2 had the pleasure of hosting a Detroit...

long-term care insurance
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Evolving Long-Term Care: From Traditional Models to Tech-Enabled Solutions

The US long-term care (LTC) and, more specifically, the long-term care insurance (LTCI) sectors are going through a massive shift. Consumers, care providers and insurers are all under financial pressu...

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Think Big. Start Small. Incremental Modernization for Insurance.

Increased competition and customer expectations are pushing insurers to accelerate their modernization efforts. Traditionally, a platform or system modernization is one large initiative executed over ...

autonomous vehicle insurance
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Liability in Flux: New Paradigm for Auto Insurance

The innovation around self-driving, autonomous vehicles is at a crossroads. Late last year, Cruise, GM’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, paused all driverless operations following an accident. More rec...

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Who is the Next Generation Insurance CIO?

Being an insurance CIO is one of the toughest leadership roles in today’s world. From reducing risk, to ensuring compliance, to budgeting, CIOs have always had many responsibilities. However, the chal...

ITCVegasBlog
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A First-Timer’s Perspective on ITC Vegas 2023

ITC Vegas is one of the largest conferences in the insurance industry, boasting over 9,000 attendees and 500+ sponsors. As a young marketing professional who had never traveled for business before, at...

X by 2 Development Interns
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Letter of Advice to All Future Dev Interns

When I accepted my role at X by 2 as an Intern Consultant, I was both excited and terrified. This would be my first experience working at a software consultancy, or a tech company of any kind. I was e...

Working Remotely
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X by 2 at Home: What to Expect From our Hybrid Remote Model

For the past year and a half, the X by 2 team has not only worked from home but excelled at home. Though the transition to remote work was an adjustment, we found that our team’s ability to collaborat...

Cloud Security
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Understanding the Cloud: Cost, Security and Management

Over a decade ago, the technology world was a bit different. Web forms were the standard, databases were relational, and clouds were aloft in the sky. Since then, the industry has adopted new patterns...

IT Consulting
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Welcome to the Era of Existential IT

In just a few short years, information technology has gone from tactical, to strategic, to existential in nature. IT departments are well-accustomed to dealing with the pressure that comes with delive...