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Redefining Facultative Underwriting

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Dave Rengachary

Why have reinsurers' facultative underwriters wait until an insurer has finished its process? Why not consult as experts across an ecosystem?
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Surging Need for Disability Insurance

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Mike Brown

The pandemic heightened the country’s collective understanding that experiencing a disabling event is not a long shot by any means.
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‘New Normal’ in P&C Operations

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Travis MacMillian

There is no going back. Insurers must optimize operations for remote teams and supporting partners serving an increasingly diversified, and shifting, client base.
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Shipping Industry Safety Keeps Improving

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Rahul Khanna

But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the move to decarbonization; crew and port congestion challenges and other issues mean there is no room for complacency,

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Relevance Requires a Focus on Sustainability

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With two-thirds of consumers reporting they base buying decisions on brand values, an increased focus on sustainability presents a huge opportunity for insurers.

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Weather Science Supercharges Solutions

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Stephen Applebaum

Technology and weather science have evolved to help warn of approaching events, giving advanced notice to people to alter course and relocate to safety.

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How to Reduce Distracted Driving

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Few drivers are aware that texting while traveling at 55mph is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.

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Revolution? Not Yet. Evolution? You Bet.

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In our fervor to embrace new insurtech companies, we may have missed the opportunity to learn from those incumbents that have seen the ups and downs.

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The Impact of Rising Inflation and Interest Rates on Insurance Profitability

Insurance performance through inflation cycles.

Asia: Latest Source of Opportunities

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Roger Peverelli

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Think of giants like Ping An; innovations such as TenCent's Waterdrop; and ecosystem plays such as Rakuten.

Insurance in UAE Ready for Big Leap

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E-commerce in the UAE is booming, and the growth could let the young insurance industry boom, too.

China Redefines Global Insurance Market

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Although China’s insurance market has been rapidly growing for years, 2020 will likely be an important tipping point.

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How to Avoid Snarl of N. Korea Sanctions

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As sanctions enforcement widens, insurtech can help firms spot bad actors and avoid transacting with suspect vessels.

Facebook, WhatsApp Are Dangerous

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If these companies were cars, Facebook would be the one without safety belts — and WhatsApp the one without brakes.

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Gradually and Then Suddenly...

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Learning from how a Hemingway character went bankrupt, Canada is becoming a regulatory innovation hub for the global insurtech community.

If India Overcomes Its Inferiority Complex

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The Walmart acquisition of Flipkart may convince Indians that the best opportunities are not in Silicon Valley but at home. Then look out.

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Brace Yourself for More Waves of COVID

By Paul Carroll

I'm as ready as anybody to put COVID in the rearview mirror, but the latest assessment from a public health specialist I admire is truly depressing.

Will Insurtech Disrupt Homeowner Market?

One insurtech has tried, but Hippo has burned through $628 million in cash and is spending more than $1.50 for every dollar of premium it is generating. 

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Relevance Requires a Focus on Sustainability

With two-thirds of consumers reporting they base buying decisions on brand values, an increased focus on sustainability presents a huge opportunity for insurers. 

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What Are Insurers’ Top Talent Objectives?

While talent challenges are nothing new to insurers, new research shows they are prioritizing talent strategies more than ever in the post-pandemic era.

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Bridging Cultures: 5 Steps for D&I Success

A key to diversity and inclusion is having strong support from senior leadership. Another is naming a single leader to be responsible for the success of all your efforts.

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API Gateways Secure the Enterprise

If we think of the insurance company as a home, it has similar types of vulnerabilities -- but smart use of APIs can cover them. 

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Insurers' Path to Net Zero

Here is what insurers should be aiming to achieve ahead of the UN climate summit in November to support both their own and broader net zero emissions pledges.

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A Seven Year Itch – Changes in Insurers’ Strategic Priorities Defined by Three Digital Eras Over Seven Years

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Technology Is the Solution -- and the Problem

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The Future of Work

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Winning the War for Talent

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The New Age of Insurance

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Redefining Facultative Underwriting

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Surging Need for Disability Insurance

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