Jeff DeVerter

Jeff DeVerter is the chief technology evangelist at Rackspace Technology, an end-to-end, multi-cloud technology services provider.

He has 25 years of experience in IT and technology and has worked at Rackspace Technology for over 10 years. DeVerter is a proven strategic leader who has helped insurers create and execute against multi-year digital transformation strategies. During his time at Rackspace Technology, DeVerter has launched and managed many of the products and services that Rackspace Technology offers, as well as supporting merger and acquisition activities to enhance those offerings.

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The employee-oriented job market is putting a strain on insurance IT departments, because over half are having difficulty hiring and retaining tech staffers.

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Mapping the Intensifying Flood Threat

As climate change transforms destructive floods into a primary peril, insurers and companies with valuable assets in harm's way need better tools. 

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Unlocking Opportunity in the Surety Market

Increased surety usage is anticipated in real estate, renewable energy and healthcare in 2024, as it moves beyond construction.

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Re-Imagining the Actuary in the Gen AI Era

AI will help automate repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, increase efficiency and enable actuaries to function as business strategists.

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D&O Insurance Pricing May Be Inadequate

After aggressive increases helped firms recover from a decade of woeful rates, premiums are declining. The shift may be too much too soon. 

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Cloud, On-Premise or Hybrid?

Selecting the right deployment model for insurance management software is crucial for optimizing operations, ensuring data security and maintaining resilience. 

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