Emtech Group Podcast
Episode #6: XML Validation for Accurate Data Integrity in Insurance
Summary
In this podcast, the speakers discuss the challenges of maintaining quality assurance (QA) within insurance carriers. One key point is that while many companies strive for high quality, few make it a core competency. QA is often left until the end of projects, especially in smaller teams with limited resources, leading to more manual testing and the potential for errors. Even companies with more developed QA processes may struggle with automation, which can affect the accuracy and reliability of their outputs. The conversation emphasizes that quality should be seen as a strategic investment, not merely a required task, to enhance operational efficiency and avoid critical issues.
The discussion also focuses on the importance of data integrity in the insurance sector, highlighting a new product, QMT TrueXML, designed to validate and test data. The software ensures files are accurate and complete, allowing companies to catch errors earlier in the process, thereby saving time and reducing operational costs. Automation in QA can help minimize errors and prevent business disruptions, protecting both internal processes and external brand reputation. Proactive QA, they conclude, is essential to prevent inefficiencies and improve customer experience, while also maintaining strong business performance.
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Featuring
Kevin Kelly
Kevin is a former Fortune 100 executive and currently serves as a strategic advisor for CIOs and their leadership teams. He is recognized for his expertise in organizational and technology transformation, product development, and aligning technology strategies with business goals. His career includes leadership roles at major organizations where he successfully delivered large-scale transformation programs and optimized technology initiatives. Kevin holds a BS in Computer Science and an MBA from the University of Texas.

Gary Tyreman
Gary is passionate about software products and their impact on businesses. He has over 25 years of experience in the software industry, including guiding a company turn-around and building a top-3 global high-performance computing software company. He is a seasoned leader in change management.
