DXC Technology Partners with If Skadeförsäkring to Reimagine Nordic Insurance Technology Landscape

In a significant move aimed at modernizing the insurance technology landscape in the Nordics, DXC Technology has announced a partnership with If Skadeförsäkring AB, the region's largest property and casualty insurer. This collaboration is set to leverage the DXC OASIS platform to strengthen and simplify If's technology estate, particularly following its recent acquisition of Topdanmark, a prominent Danish insurance company.

Addressing Complex Technology Challenges

With the rapid integration of acquisitions in the insurance sector, companies often find their technology environments becoming increasingly fragmented and complex. These challenges result in overlapping systems, operational silos, and a complicated infrastructure that hampers efficiency and consistency in operations. The implications of this complexity include higher operational costs, slower integration processes, and diminished visibility across critical systems—ultimately affecting both operational agility and customer experience.

To bridge these gaps, DXC Technology is establishing itself as a vital technology partner capable of managing mission-critical systems while simplifying the underlying technology framework crucial for everyday operations. This partnership is anticipated to create a robust technological foundation designed to enhance overall resilience and efficiency.

A New Era of Modernization

As part of If's modernization strategy, the company has opted for DXC Technology to oversee its critical technology infrastructure. The DXC OASIS platform will serve as an intelligent orchestration layer for If's multi-country operations spanning Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Baltic region. This long-term agreement allows DXC to modernize and manage thousands of compute resources, encompassing mainframe systems, data centers, and Microsoft Azure hybrid cloud environments. By doing so, If aims to establish a solid technology backbone vital for its daily insurance operations while improving governance, security, and visibility.

Hanna Elomaa, Head of IT Operations at If Skadeförsäkring AB, commented, “We are committed to creating a stronger, more secure, and scalable technology foundation across the Nordics and the Baltics. Our collaboration with DXC Technology allows us to simplify and modernize our infrastructure, consolidate our IT landscape, and employ automation and AI to boost quality and efficiency.”

Enhancing Integration Post-Acquisition

The partnership will play a crucial role in supporting If’s integration of Topdanmark. By unifying technology operations between the two organizations, DXC Technology aims to reduce operational complexities while enhancing efficiency and performance across the consolidated infrastructure. Additionally, DXC plans to consolidate distinct mainframe and private cloud environments into centers based in Denmark, establishing a hybrid cloud orchestration with Microsoft Azure.

The Comprehensive Benefits of DXC OASIS

The DXC OASIS platform is designed to facilitate a cohesive orchestration layer aimed at improving visibility, coordination, and governance across If's expansive technology estate. This platform will unify infrastructure operations across various vendors and environments, streamlining operations, automating workflows, and increasing reliability across the organization.

The platform's state-of-the-art AI capabilities will support a proactive operational model within If's IT operations. This will help minimize manual intervention, while simultaneously improving the performance and resilience of critical systems, thereby elevating the overall customer experience.

Peter Skarendal, Managing Director of DXC Sweden, stated, “If’s operations demand a resilient, unified technology foundation tailor-made for scalability. With DXC OASIS, we are helping If to streamline its mainframe, data center, and cloud environments under one integrated operation, ultimately enhancing visibility, reducing operational complexity, and strengthening overall performance.”

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) stands as a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, delivering a wide array of software, services, and solutions to corporations and public sector organizations globally. Committed to driving impactful outcomes amid rapid technological changes, DXC’s expertise encompasses Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions. Through these capabilities, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most intricate technology estates. For more information about their services, visit dxc.com.