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Microservices Architecture Style: Pros & Cons

Microservices architecture structures applications as a set of small, independent services that each handle one business function. Teams can deploy, scale, and update each service without changing the rest of the application. This guide explains the core concepts, benefits, design patterns, and implementation steps for microservices architecture.
  • Monika Stando
  • June 25
  • 28 min
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How to Ensure IT Modernization Projects Comply with BaFin and DORA Regulations?

DORA unifies EU financial cyber risk regulations, replacing Germany's BAIT and others. It mandates ICT risk management, documentation, and resilience testing, holding management accountable. The act drives IT modernization and strengthens third-party risk oversight.
  • Tomasz Spiegolski
  • March 24
  • 14 min
  • Cloud
  • Insurance

How Should Insurance Companies Approach the Migration From Monolithic Systems to Cloud-Native Microservices?

Cloud-native architecture in insurance transforms traditional, monolithic systems into flexible, modular designs that enhance agility, scalability, and resilience. By leveraging microservices, API-first principles, containerization, and serverless computing, insurers can process real-time data efficiently and handle traffic surges, such as claims spikes or policy renewals, without performance degradation. This approach also supports gradual modernization through strategies like the Strangler Fig pattern, enabling seamless migration from legacy systems while maintaining continuous operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Tomasz Spiegolski
  • March 19
  • 17 min
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How Can COBOL Mainframe Systems Be Modernized Without a Full Code Rewrite?

API wrapping is a modernization strategy that creates a modern API layer around legacy systems, enabling seamless communication between outdated architectures and modern applications without altering the core codebase. This approach preserves embedded business logic, minimizes risks, and allows organizations to unlock real-time data exchange while maintaining system stability. By acting as a bridge, API wrapping facilitates gradual digital transformation, supports integration with cloud platforms, and provides a cost-effective alternative to more invasive modernization methods like rebuilding or replatforming.
  • Monika Stando
  • March 16
  • 13 min
  • Insurance
  • InsurTech

ACORD Data Standards: Insurance Data in Practice & Software Development

ACORD data standards support efficient communication between legacy systems and new technology in the insurance industry. Solutions such as custom certificate management software and AI-based data review help organizations maintain accurate records and meet compliance needs. Adopting these standards can improve daily operations and support business growth.
  • Piotr Piotrowski
  • March 02
  • 17 min
  • Insurance
  • InsurTech

How to Design Risk-Based Pricing and Customizable Underwriting Workflows

This article provides a comprehensive guide to developing and designing risk-based pricing and customizable underwriting workflows. It covers the foundational steps of setting business goals, gathering high-quality data, and identifying key risk variables. The content details how to build accurate pricing models and design efficient, automated workflows that balance speed with human judgment.
  • Monika Stando
  • February 10
  • 16 min
  • Insurance
  • InsurTech

How to Modernize Insurance Underwriting Without Replacing Legacy Tech

Underwriters face numerous challenges with manual risk assessment and outdated legacy systems. This guide provides a roadmap for developing automated tools that bridge the gap, enhancing efficiency and decision-making. Learn key considerations, design principles, and best practices for successful integration.
  • Monika Stando
  • February 06
  • 21 min
  • Insurance
  • InsurTech

AI-Based Underwriting in Insurance: Transforming Risk Assessment

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the insurance underwriting process, shifting it from a manual, data-intensive practice to a streamlined, AI-driven operation. This article explores the capabilities of AI in insurance underwriting, from its core benefits and practical use cases to the challenges of implementation and the burgeoning role of generative AI.
  • Monika Stando
  • January 20
  • 25 min
  • Insurance
  • InsurTech

How an Insurance Mobile App Boosts Customer Engagement

Mobile apps are revolutionizing customer engagement in the insurance industry by offering convenience, personalization, and proactive support. From managing policies to tracking wellness and safe driving habits, these apps empower policyholders while fostering loyalty. By integrating advanced features like AI and telematics, insurers can create meaningful, value-driven interactions that set them apart in a competitive market.
  • Monika Stando
  • January 15
  • 18 min
  • Insurance
  • InsurTech

8 Steps of Insurance Claims Process Automation

Claims process automation has revolutionized the insurance industry's approach to handling claims. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and other automation technologies, insurers can manage claims faster, reduce the risk of errors, and provide a greater customer experience.
  • Monika Stando
  • August 06
  • 7 min
  • Insurance
  • InsurTech

How to Overcome the Challenges of Core IT Modernization in Insurance

Core IT modernization in insurance goes beyond technology; it transforms how insurers operate and engage with their customers. This transformation enhances operational efficiency, improves customer experiences, and ensures insurers stay competitive in a digital-first marketplace. Explore!
  • Monika Stando
  • July 15
  • 25 min

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