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    Celent Insurance Newsletter, October 2012

    25 October 2012

    From the CEO

    It's late October, so let me guess: You're scrambling to finish up 2012 action items. You're trying to put out Q4 fires before they get out of hand. You're also looking toward 2013 and beyond, thinking about your long-term strategies, and crafting a story around the resources you'll need to get your job done. It's a crazy time.

    In a sense, the fourth quarter puts a spotlight on the balancing act that most of us perform throughout the year. We have tactical decisions to make, programs to execute, and short-term productivity measures to satisfy. We are also on a never-ending quest for the perfect strategy to meet our long-term goals.

    The conflict between these two forces, long term and short term, is what makes life "interesting."

    At Celent, we've done a lot of work in 2012 to make sure that we can add value on both sides of this equation. Our in-depth trend and vendor reports provide a great reality check on your current approaches and tactics. Want examples? Click here to download our Q4 report listing. On the strategic side, our coverage of Creative Disruption, innovation, and emerging technologies is designed to support sound, long-term thinking. We also extend the research with advisory services and consulting, led by our seasoned analyst team.

    Please let us know how we can help make your Q4 productive (and interesting as well, but in the best possible sense).

    Craig Weber
    CEO

    P.S. Celent is currently accepting nominations for our Seventh Annual Model Insurer Awards. To nominate an individual or firm, fill out the entry form at http://www.celent.com/node/29652 by November 15, 2012.

    Chart of the Month

    From the Celent report Data Mastery Spectrum Overview 2012

    Celent Published Reports

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    Research in Progress

    • The Impending Insurance Architect Crisis
    • Claims Vendors North America 2012
    • The Future of Insurance IT Infrastructure
    • 2012 Latin America CIO Survey


    Celent Calendar

    26 October 2012
    Conference
    Celent Insurer Peer Networking Event: Insurance Innovation: Preparing Now for Future Challenges
    Toronto, Canada

    1 November 2012
    Nominations Close
    Seventh Annual Model Insurer Awards

    30 November 2012
    Nominations Close
    Third Annual Model Insurer Asia Awards

    20 February 2013
    Conference
    2013 Innovation & Insight Day
    Boston, MA

    14 March 2013
    Conference
    Model Insurer Asia 2013
    Singapore

    For more information on any of the above events, contact insuranceevents@celent.com or call +1.617.262.3120.

    Participate in Celent Research

    Celent is currently accepting nominations for our Seventh Annual Model Insurer Awards. To nominate an individual or firm, fill out the entry form at http://www.celent.com/node/29652 by November 15, 2012.