Abstract
This Financial Insights study reports the results of a Financial Insights/IDC survey carried out
among European insurance executives in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom on
industry-specific applications. This document outlines investment priorities and 2005 investment
plans for insurance-specific solutions.
Because industry-specific applications are vital for the insurance sector, it is essential to
understand which trends and developments are going to shape the market in the short term. According
to Angela Vacca, senior research analyst for Financial Insights European IT Opportunity: Financial
Services research, "Insurance institutions are moving toward a more intensive use of
industry-specific applications because they need to compete in an increasingly commoditized market.
In this context, IT solutions developed for the specificities of the industry will be a strong
option to create a differentiated offering. In addition, the need for IT simplification and for
achieving a more dynamic approach to technological and business changes will make it compelling to
look for best-of-breed components." | 
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