insurance data warehouse

data warehouse and business intelligence in the insurance business?
I am a software engineer and I am learning computer storage techniques data and business intelligence. I met a person who works for an insurance company assets and have no interest in the idea. I can not give any advantage practice. Can anyone give me some real situation that I speak of him in order to give a clearer and more convincing to use DW and / or BI.
Never heard of a virus wiping the hard drive? He's pulling your leg.
Productivity at Nationwide Insurance