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  • State of the Market

    July 02, 2025
    Rapidly aging population, persistent economic volatility, and rising personalization and digital transformation expectations are revolutionizing the North American annuities industry. Amid record-high annuity sales and regulatory momentum, enterprises are investing heavily in modernization, customer engagement, and strategic technology adoption to stay competitive. This report offers a comprehensive view of the evolving annuity market landscape through 2027, grounded in macroeconomic trends, product design shifts, and emerging digital capabilities. We explore how demographic forces such as Peak 65 and increased pension risk transfer activity are driving long-term growth while intensifying the need for innovation and scale. With increasing product complexities, the demand for modular platforms, data integration, AI-driven personalization, and embedded annuity solutions is rising. The convergence of annuities with retirement plans and wealth management platforms is blurring traditional boundaries, ushering in a new era of embedded, outcome-based offerings tailored to diverse personas. This report provides strategic insights into how carriers are modernizing their operations, digitizing distribution, and aligning IT investments with measurable business outcomes. It also highlights how private equity-backed players, advisory channels, and technology providers are reshaping the competitive landscape with flexible platforms and intelligent servicing models.
  • Provider Compendium

    June 27, 2025
    The Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry is navigating heightened economic uncertainty, rapid technology innovation, and sophisticated customer demands. In response, enterprises are turning to specialized IT services firms. These providers offer in-depth domain expertise, tailored solutions, and agile, collaborative delivery models and are emerging as viable challengers to traditional, large-scale providers. These specialists address vital capability gaps in cloud transformation, advanced analytics, product engineering, low-/no-code platforms, and AI-driven solutions. They deliver precision and responsiveness that larger providers often lack. Their close client engagements foster strategic partnerships that enhance innovation, optimize operational effectiveness, and accelerate market responsiveness. As competition intensifies and regulations evolve, these providers have become indispensable partners, enabling BFSI firms to sustain a competitive advantage, reduce time-to-market, and enhance customer experiences. In this report, we present detailed profiles of 33 IT service providers as part of the BFSI IT Services Specialists PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. Of these, 30 providers are positioned on the BFS assessment and 14 on the insurance assessment. Each profile offers a comprehensive picture of the provider through a snapshot of its operational overview, delivery presence, solutions on offer, investments, and market success.
  • Tech Launch Perspective

    June 10, 2025
    Voluntary benefits and supplemental health providers are under increasing pressure to modernize their legacy administration systems in order to meet evolving market demands, navigate growing regulatory complexities, and keep pace with rising consumer expectations. Many of the traditional platforms still in use today lack the agility, scalability, and interoperability required to support rapid product deployment, seamless system integration, and enhanced digital experiences for both employers and end users. This report evaluates Vitech’s newly introduced solution, V3locity Express, a purpose-built supplemental health administration platform designed to directly address these modernization challenges. A cloud-native offering, it is engineered for accelerated deployment, aiming to bring implementation timelines down to less than six months. It supports a broad range of supplemental health products, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, with the goal of improving time-to-market, operational efficiency, and digital readiness. By examining the platform’s core capabilities, architecture, and alignment with ongoing trends in the benefits administration space, this report aims to provide a strategic view into how insurers can harness modern technologies to transform their supplemental health and voluntary benefits operations, deliver stronger customer experiences, and stay competitive in a dynamic and highly regulated market.
  • Tech Launch Perspective

    June 10, 2025
    Voluntary benefits and supplemental health providers are under increasing pressure to modernize their legacy administration systems in order to meet evolving market demands, navigate growing regulatory complexities, and keep pace with rising consumer expectations. Many of the traditional platforms still in use today lack the agility, scalability, and interoperability required to support rapid product deployment, seamless system integration, and enhanced digital experiences for both employers and end users. This report evaluates Vitech’s newly introduced solution, V3locity Express, a purpose-built supplemental health administration platform designed to directly address these modernization challenges. A cloud-native offering, it is engineered for accelerated deployment, aiming to bring implementation timelines down to less than six months. It supports a broad range of supplemental health products, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, with the goal of improving time-to-market, operational efficiency, and digital readiness. By examining the platform's core capabilities, architecture, and alignment with ongoing trends in the benefits administration space, this report aims to provide a strategic view into how insurers can harness modern technologies to transform their supplemental health and voluntary benefits operations, deliver stronger customer experiences, and stay competitive in a dynamic and highly regulated market. Scope Industry: life and annuity insurance Geography: US Contents In this report, we examine: Key enterprise issues and objectives in life insurance and voluntary benefits, specifically within the supplemental health technology landscape Vitech’s current positioning relative to enterprise technology adoption drivers and inhibitors The launch of V3locity Express, Vitech’s offering tailored to the supplemental health market
  • PEAK Matrix®

    June 05, 2025
    Increasing demand for integrated benefits platforms, rising employer expectations, and a heightened focus on operational efficiency are rapidly transforming the North American Life and Annuity (L&A) insurance industry. As insurers modernize their core legacy systems, cloud-native Policy Administration Systems, AI-driven automation, and low-/no-code development platforms have become essential business transformation enablers. To support evolving workplace benefits models, platform providers are delivering API-driven, SaaS-based ecosystems with embedded compliance, modular integration, and real-time analytics. Simultaneously, the rise of voluntary benefits and supplemental health products is driving insurers and niche insurance providers to introduce differentiated offerings tailored to diverse workforce needs, further intensifying the demand for flexible, configurable solutions. Several providers are also leveraging TPA and hybrid SaaS models to offer seamless claims processing, provider administration, and multi-line support. This report comprehensively assesses 15 leading core technology providers featured on Everest Group’s Group Life Insurance and Benefits Core Technology Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. Based on our annual RFI process, client feedback, and ongoing market research, it evaluates leading providers’ capabilities in enabling digital-first insurance operations. The assessment focuses on their abilities to deliver scalable cloud architectures, AI-powered solutions, stakeholder experience initiatives, and seamless integration across the insurance technology ecosystem. Scope Industry: L&A insurance Geography: North America Contents In this report, we assess: 15 group life insurance and benefits insurance core technology providers on Everest Group’s Group Life Insurance and Benefits Core Technology Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025: North America Leaders’, Major Contenders’, and Aspirants’ characteristics Providers’ offerings, along with their visions, product capabilities, adoption characteristics across geographies, case studies, partnerships, and investments North America’s group life insurance and benefits core technology provider market’s market size, growth drivers, investment themes, and future outlook Enterprises’ priorities and demand themes

  • May 14, 2025
    The Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry stands at a critical juncture due to volatile market forces and rising customer expectations. Heightened competition, increasing catastrophic event frequency, and an urgency to drive digital-first interactions fuel transformation initiatives in claims. Traditional methods that rely heavily on human intervention are prone to inaccuracies, prolonged cycle times, and resource inefficiencies, compelling insurers to explore avenues for faster, more transparent claims experiences. In response, AI-enabled claims management solutions have emerged as a strategic priority. They blend predictive analytics, workflow automation, real-time fraud detection, and advanced integration capabilities, enhancing operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Against this backdrop, this assessment highlights how targeted solutions and partnerships are reshaping the claims landscape. These solutions enable carriers to streamline the entire life cycle, from first notice of loss to post-settlement support, and pave the way for resilient, data-driven operating models. In this report, we analyze 17 technology providers as part of the AI-enabled Claims Management Systems for Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance – Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. Scope Industry: Insurance Geography: global Contents In this report, we: Assess 17 technology providers Position providers as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants Compare providers’ key strengths and limitations
  • Viewpoint

    May 12, 2025
    Reinsurers today face mounting pressures – from increasingly severe catastrophes and regulatory demands to legacy systems that impede speed and accuracy. Traditional systems of record and engagement are no longer sufficient, as they merely store and display data without enabling action. Insurance core technology and surround systems often plateau at generating dashboards that still depend on someone to act. Reinsurance enterprises today have no shortage of insights but a scarcity of human and AI agents and a system capable of executing on them. SoA fill this gap by ingesting data, applying AI-driven analytics, and autonomously initiating decisions across the value chain. The report outlines how SoA can fundamentally reshape core reinsurance functions such as catastrophe modeling, underwriting, contract administration, technical accounting, and claims management. By embedding SoA, reinsurers can move from manual, reactive processes to intelligent, real-time operations. Benefits include faster decision-making, reduced costs, improved claims accuracy, and enhanced risk responsiveness. In addition to outlining technology and operational changes, the report emphasizes the strategic role of CIOs and COOs in driving SoA adoption. It urges leadership to align stakeholders around business outcomes, invest in data readiness, manage organizational change, and maintain a focus on measurable value. A future-state reinsurer enabled by SoA is envisioned as agile, intelligent, and resilient; capable of adapting instantly to risk events and market shifts. Everest Group concludes that embracing SoA is no longer optional; it is a strategic imperative for reinsurers looking to lead in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. Scope Industry: reinsurance Geography: global Contents In this report, we discuss: What SoA are Functional transformation through SoA within reinsurance Implementation roadmap for SoA within reinsurance Strategic considerations for CIOs and COOs
  • PEAK Matrix®

    April 09, 2025
    The North American Life and Annuity (L&A) insurance industry is rapidly transforming, driven by evolving customer expectations, rising competitive pressures, and the growing need for operational agility. As insurers look to modernize their core legacy systems, cloud-native Policy Administration Systems (PAS), AI-driven automation, and low-/no-code development platforms are essential to business transformation. As insurers focus on delivering hyper-personalized products, improving risk assessment accuracy, and accelerating time-to-market, platform providers are offering API-driven, SaaS-based solutions with built-in regulatory compliance, third-party integration, and advanced analytics. Many are also adopting hybrid TPA and SaaS models to deliver end-to-end operational support and next-generation servicing capabilities. This report comprehensively assesses 14 leading core technology providers featured on Everest Group’s Individual Life Insurance Core Technology Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. Based on our annual RFI process, client feedback, and ongoing market research, this report evaluates leading providers’ capabilities in enabling digital-first insurance operations. The assessment focuses on their abilities to deliver scalable cloud architectures, AI-powered solutions, stakeholder experience initiatives, and seamless integration across the insurance technology ecosystem. Scope Industry: L&A insurance Geography: North America Contents In this report, we assess: 14 individual life insurance core technology product/solution providers on Everest Group’s Individual Life Insurance Core Technology Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025: North America Leaders’, Major Contenders’, and Aspirants’ characteristics Providers’ offerings, along with their vision, product capabilities, adoption characteristics across geographies, case studies, partnerships, and investments North America’s individual life insurance core technology/solution provider market’s market size, growth drivers, investment themes, and future outlook Enterprises’ priorities and demand themes

  • April 09, 2025
    In today’s dynamic talent market, organizations must actively monitor key roles and skills, both in-demand and emerging, to enable strategic workforce planning. Higher demand may indicate more significant competition for talent or a higher risk of attrition, making it vital to analyze talent demand trends to anticipate external competition and identify leading industries for talent acquisition. Everest Group’s half-yearly report offers insights into monthly IT services talent demand trends across India, highlighting top industries, roles, and skills based on H2 2024 demand. Leveraging data from our Talent Genius™ tool, this report comprehensively analyzes the current talent market, empowering organizations to stay competitive, plan for future workforce needs, and make informed talent acquisition decisions. Scope Industry: IT services Geography: India Contents In this report, we analyze talent demand trends in India's IT services sector on a national scale. Additionally, we provide detailed profiles of 15 major Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, offering insights into talent demand trends, top industries, key roles, and essential skills in each location.
  • Viewpoint

    April 07, 2025
    The retirement and pension industry is grappling with legacy systems, shifting demographics, regulatory complexities, and gaps between product offerings and participant behaviors. This Viewpoint analyzes how AI-driven solutions can revolutionize retirement planning by personalizing participant experiences, optimizing operations, and addressing persistent industry challenges. AI technologies, including generative AI and advanced large language models (LLMs), hold the potential to significantly enhance participant engagement and streamline operations across the value chain. By automating labor-intensive processes, personalizing investment strategies, and proactively addressing compliance requirements, AI can save the US retirement and pension industry approximately US$16-20 billion in operational costs. This study emphasizes practical approaches and key considerations to effectively and responsibly implement AI, ensuring enhanced transparency, ethicality, and regulatory alignment. Scope Industry: retirement and pension Geography: North America Contents In this Viewpoint, we examine: AI’s potential to close retirement readiness gaps and enhance participant engagement Legacy recordkeeping systems’ modernization through AI and cloud technologies Projected cost savings and efficiency gains from AI implementation across the retirement value chain Business case and RoI considerations for midsize retirement recordkeepers Strategic insights and recommendations for successful AI adoption, including overcoming transparency, bias, compliance, and data security challenges Memberships Insurance Information Technology Sourcing and Vendor Management