WTW tells insurers to up their data science game

Tim Rourke, UK head of P&C pricing, product, claims and underwriting at WTW

Tim Rourke, UK head of P&C pricing, product, claims and underwriting at Willis Towers Watson, has warned the era of data science as a research and development activity has passed and insurers need to ensure those employed in this area deliver operational change.

Speaking to Insurance Post, Rourke said the grace and favour once afforded to executives around data science as a research and development activity has passed, and the expectation of clear value from

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