Insurance Software Knowledge & Research

Quick Silver Systems is dedicated to sharing industry knowledge through comprehensive, research-backed white papers. Our publications provide valuable insights into insurance software trends, implementation best practices, and strategies for digital transformation in the insurance industry.

Generative AI for Claims: Summarization, FNOL & Fraud
Generative AI for Claims: Summarization, FNOL & Fraud

An industry playbook on how generative AI patterns -- LLM summarization, FNOL copilots, adjuster triage assistants, and document fraud detection -- are being integrated alongside core claims platforms like Mercury for carriers, MGAs, and TPAs.

Climate Risk, Catastrophe Modeling & Reinsurance Reporting in Modern Claims Platforms
Climate Risk, Catastrophe Modeling & Reinsurance Reporting in Modern Claims Platforms

How the Mercury claims platform handles climate risk insurance, catastrophe modeling insurance workflows with RMS and AIR cat models, exposure aggregation, and reinsurance bordereaux during a sixth consecutive $100B+ nat-cat year.

The Total Cost of Ownership of Legacy vs. Modern P&C Core Systems
The Total Cost of Ownership of Legacy vs. Modern P&C Core Systems

A 5-year TCO insurance model comparing legacy stacks to a modern SaaS platform — infrastructure, licensing, integration, staff, and hidden costs that drive legacy insurance modernization cost and payback.

Low-Code and No-Code Configuration for Insurance
Low-Code and No-Code Configuration for Insurance

How a low-code insurance platform and no-code insurance configuration let business users own rating, workflow, and forms — compressing insurance speed-to-market from quarters to weeks on Mercury.

Telematics & Connected-Vehicle Data in Commercial Auto Underwriting and Claims
Telematics & Connected-Vehicle Data in Commercial Auto Underwriting and Claims

How commercial auto telematics and connected vehicle insurance data reshape telematics underwriting, FNOL acceleration, and claims decisions inside the Mercury Platform.

Straight-Through Processing for Commercial Lines: Quote, Bind, Issue
Straight-Through Processing for Commercial Lines: Quote, Bind, Issue

How mid-market P&C carriers close the commercial insurance automation gap — lifting STP rates, automating underwriting, and delivering digital quote and bind on the Mercury platform.

Cybersecurity for Insurance Systems: NYDFS, HIPAA, PCI, and NAIC Compliance
Cybersecurity for Insurance Systems: NYDFS, HIPAA, PCI, and NAIC Compliance

A practitioner's playbook on insurance cybersecurity: NYDFS 500 compliance, the NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law, HIPAA insurance compliance, PCI DSS insurance obligations, and MFA insurance controls for carriers, MGAs, and TPAs.

API-First Insurance Platforms: Building an Integration-Ready Policy System
API-First Insurance Platforms: Building an Integration-Ready Policy System

Why REST APIs and ACORD standards are table stakes in P&C: an API-first insurance platform architecture for policy system integration, microservices, and a developer experience that wins partner mandates.

Multi-Carrier TPA Technology: Onboarding New Carriers in Weeks
Multi-Carrier TPA Technology: Onboarding New Carriers in Weeks

How a modern multi-carrier TPA platform turns carrier onboarding into a growth engine — multi-tenant insurance platform architecture, bordereaux reporting automation, and 2-to-3-week carrier conversions.

AI and Machine Learning in P&C Underwriting: Practical Applications Beyond the Hype
AI and Machine Learning in P&C Underwriting: Practical Applications Beyond the Hype

A practical guide to AI underwriting and machine learning insurance underwriting — automated risk scoring, predictive underwriting models, multimodal AI risk assessment, and NAIC AI governance on the Mercury platform.

Fast-Track Insurance Claims Data Conversion & TPA Migration
Fast-Track Insurance Claims Data Conversion & TPA Migration

Proven framework for insurance claims data conversion and TPA data migration — go live on a modern claims platform in under 60 days with reconciled legacy data and 2-to-3-week carrier onboarding.

Development Pipeline Whitepaper
Development Pipeline: Quick Silver Systems Guide to Their Software Quality Assurance

This detailed whitepaper outlines our comprehensive 14-stage development pipeline that ensures the highest quality software delivery. From initial documentation through live deployment, discover how our rigorous process incorporates continuous security monitoring, automated testing, and multiple quality checkpoints to deliver reliable, secure software solutions.

Mercury Platform Whitepaper
Transforming Insurance Operations with The Mercury Policy and Claims Platform

This comprehensive whitepaper explores how The Mercury Platform addresses key challenges facing today's insurers through advanced policy administration and claims management capabilities. Learn how our integrated solution can help you streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth in an increasingly competitive market.

Cloud Migration Whitepaper
Cloud Migration Strategies for Insurance Companies

This whitepaper provides a roadmap for insurers looking to migrate their core systems to the cloud. Discover best practices, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for ensuring a successful transition while maintaining business continuity and data security throughout the process.

Digital Transformation Whitepaper
Digital Transformation in Insurance: A Strategic Framework

Explore the key components of a successful digital transformation strategy for insurance organizations. This whitepaper outlines a comprehensive framework for modernizing legacy systems, implementing customer-centric digital experiences, and leveraging data analytics to drive competitive advantage.