BearingPoint cited as an “Industry Peer” in Gartner’s report on IT services providers for the global insurance industry

Amsterdam, October 4, 2017 – Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint is cited as an “Industry Peer” in the “Competitive Landscape: IT Services Providers to the Global Insurance Industry” report by Gartner, a leading information technology research and advisory company. According to the report, an “Industry Peer” as part of the vertical strategy framework is a fully aligned VI business unit targeting industry roles, a member of the vertical ecosystem and selling business outcomes based on recognized industry metrics.

BearingPoint provides specific IP for Solvency II in Europe with its Abacus solution and collaborates with various technology partners to create novel applications. The firm invests, for instance, in robotics to enhance operational efficiencies for its insurance sector clients.

Matthias Höhne, Partner and firm-wide Segment Leader Insurance at BearingPoint, comments: “We believe Gartner’s mention of BearingPoint’s IT services for insurers shows that we enable insurers manage transformation through a holistic approach. It is always nice to be seen as one of the best when it comes to our expertise in digital transformation, analytics and regulation, and we are always striving for the best solutions for our clients.”

Gartner’s report summary says that technology business unit leaders in IT services firms seeking to lead the market in the insurance industry must embed technology innovation within a clear vision for the future. BearingPoint invests continuously in technology innovation, digitalization and start-up activities to guide the development of the market. The latest example of the Firm’s dedication to shape tomorrow’s insurance landscape is Tribe, an insurtech start-up that is supported by BearingPoint’s Ventures unit. Tribe expands BearingPoint’s existing portfolio in the areas of digital transformation, platforms and insurance.

Gartner,Competitive Landscape: IT Services Providers to the Global Insurance Industry, Derry N. Finkeldey, 08 August 2017, G00336248

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