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  • INDUSTRY NEWS
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    National Flood & TRIA Remain Top Legislative Issues in New Congress – NAMIC CEO

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    P&C Industry Gives $1B+/year to Charity…IICF on Women in Insurance & Millennial Summit

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    US Federal Government will get “Worse Before It Gets Worse” – APCIA CEO

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    Integrated blockchains promise quantum advancements in insurance…and society – IBM & AAIS execs.

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    GDP, Cyber, Flood, Technology, Talent and more on III radar heading to 2019

  • COMMERCIAL RISK
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    Independent Agents See Growth Across All Lines, Despite Challenges – Big I CEO

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    Technology and “Lookers” Enhance Claims Management process – Crawford COO

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    Cyber cover evolves as insurtech explodes – Business Insurance editor

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    Mutuals thrive despite $17B in CAT losses – A.M. Best.

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    “Scary” tech, speed of change and talent gap challenge industry.

  • CONSUMER RISK
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    Auto insurers face challenges and opportunities related to new technologies.

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    “Upstart Insurtechs” raising the bar in homeowners market – LexisNexis exec.

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    “Amazoned” consumers present challenges & opportunities to personal lines insurers.

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    Technology/Geospacial Intelligence impacting insurance fraud & claims adjusting.

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    Pendulum swings away from brands in favor of customers – Pypestream exec.

  • REINSURANCE/ILS
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    US Reinsurance Market “Healthy” While Facing New Threats & Opportunities

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    Reinsurance upgraded to “Stable” as A.M. Best cites possible “inflection point”

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    “Healthy” Bermuda market opportunistic as it fights “protectionism” – ABIR CEO

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    Growth, expenses, capital & technology affecting cedents – TigerRisk partner

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    RAA’s Nutter discusses “blended model” and “new normal” in reinsurance sector.

  • CAREERS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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    P&C Industry Gives $1B+/year to Charity…IICF on Women in Insurance & Millennial Summit

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    Looking ahead…Automation, Robotics and AI could help fill “Talent Gap”

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    Grow by Solving Society’s Problems…A.M. Best exec.

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    Spencer Foundation fights “war for talent” with scholarships, grants and internships.

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    The need to shed “boring” label to bridge “talent gap.”

3 New Articles
  • 1 week ago Independent Agents See Growth Across All Lines, Despite Challenges – Big I CEO
  • 2 weeks ago National Flood & TRIA Remain Top Legislative Issues in New Congress – NAMIC CEO
  • 2 weeks ago P&C Industry Gives $1B+/year to Charity…IICF on Women in Insurance & Millennial Summit
Home INDUSTRY NEWS Data/Tech/Modeling (page 5)

Data/Tech/Modeling

Effective Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) help reduce cost of risk

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Apr 29, 2015
in :  Claims Management, Data/Tech/Modeling, FEATURED, INDUSTRY NEWS, Recent Stories
alan-josefsek-INFORM-RIMS

Risk Management Information Systems (RIMS) are becoming increasingly important in managing risk exposures and claims.   During the 2015 RIMS Conference in New Orleans, WRIN.tv speaks with INFORM Applications President Alan Josefsek, who reviews the benefits of an effective RMIS. Mr. Josefsek points out that RMIS have been around for a long time. It is helping companies reduce losses and improve …

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Mobile trends and smart devices impacting the insurance industry.

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Apr 19, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, INDUSTRY NEWS, Recent Stories
Barry Rabkin

According to a report by Cisco the number of mobile-connected devices exceeded the world’s population in 2014 and according to Pew Research, about 64 percent of Americans now own a smartphone. Here Barry Rabkin, president of Market Insight Group and author of a new report … “The Role of Mobility in Transforming Insurance Sales & Service” discusses how mobile trends …

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Augmented Reality (like Google Glass/3D printing) changing business, risk and insurance operations.

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Apr 1, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, INDUSTRY NEWS, Recent Stories
Tech-Talk-Augmented-Reality

In this edition of ACORD Tech Talk, host Johnell Johnson and her guests, Hartnett Advisors President Bill Hartnett, discuss how augmented reality and 3D printing are impacting the insurance industry. Mr. Hartnett sees virtual reality and augmented reality as very similar in nature.  Google Glass, for instance, enables user to have information presented in front of their eyes, no matter where …

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“Risk managers can never buy enough insurance” to cover human error

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Mar 23, 2015
in :  COMMERCIAL RISK, Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, FEATURED, P&C, Recent Stories
Cathrine-Duffey,-XL

WRIN.tv speaks with Catherine Duffy, an SVP with XL Insurance (Bermuda), during the IRMI Energy Risk and Insurance Conference about emerging risks in the oil and gas industry. According to Ms. Duffy, the greatest threats to oil and gas companies “stem from the decrease in oil prices…which is creating talent scarcity and talent retention issues.“ The energy industry is letting …

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Bitcoin acceptance is growing, as is the need for insurance cover

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Mar 6, 2015
in :  Corporate Risk Management/ERM, Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, Recent Stories
Ty Sagalow on Bitcoins

On March 1, Grayscale Investments announced that it had received regulatory approval from FINRA to trade its Bitcoin currency on an electronic platform operated by the OTC Markets Group. Experts believe this could pave the way for more stability in the price of Bitcoin. Here, Ty Sagalow, president of Innovation Insurance Group, discusses recent developments in Bitcoin and its potential …

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Insurers must raise standards to reduce cyber threats/improve cyber security

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Feb 19, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, INDUSTRY NEWS, Recent Stories
Tech-Talk-Erik-Matson

In the last of a three part series looking at “Cybersecurity and the Insider Threat”, ACORD host Johnell Johnson welcomes Erik Matson, a Director with BLACKOPS Partners Corporation and Head of BLACKOPS Insurance Industry Group. Here, he focuses on how insider threats can impact the insurance industry. The insurance industry is facing a number of factors related to cyber risk, …

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Monday Morning Headlines: February 16, 2015

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Feb 16, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, INDUSTRY NEWS, Legislation/Regulation, Life Insurance, Recent Stories, Reinsurance Markets
Monday Morning Headlines

WRIN.tv’s Monday Morning Headlines, compiled by SNL Insurance, is a video digest of the news you need to know about the U.S. Insurance industry. Today’s Monday Morning Headlines: Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center for public-private cybersecurity Anthem cyber breach should be wake-up call for vulnerable health insurers NY State to strengthen regulations on insurer cybersecurity Connecticut Governor concerned about DC negotiating Covered …

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NY State to strengthen regulations on insurer cybersecurity

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Feb 16, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, Legislation/Regulation
NYS to strengthen regulations on insurer cybersecurity

The New York State Department of Financial Services plans to strengthen regulations that require insurers to meet heightened standards for cybersecurity, while it also considers security technologies to determine the best method for preventing cyber breaches. A DFS report said less than half of all insurers surveyed reported using biometric security technology as a tool.

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Anthem cyber breach should be wake-up call for vulnerable health insurers

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Feb 16, 2015
in :  Accident/Disability, Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS
Anthem cyber breach should be wake-up call for vulnerable health insurers

The cyber-attack on Anthem should serve as a ‘wake-up call’ for the rest of health care industry. Experts say data breaches in the health care industry are likely to become more common, and the industry needs to better prepare. While personal information stolen from Anthem was not encrypted, the health insurer said experts believe encryption would not likely have prevented …

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Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center for public-private cybersecurity

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Feb 16, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, Legislation/Regulation
Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center

President Obama’s chief counter terrorism adviser announced the launch of a new federal agency to coordinate public and private-sector cybersecurity efforts. The Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center will be modeled after other federal programs intended to fight terrorism, such as the National Counterterrorism Center.

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Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) exploit employees to beat cybersecurity

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Feb 11, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, INDUSTRY NEWS, Recent Stories
Eric Qualkenbush, BLACKCOPS Partners

In another edition of ACORD’s TechTalk, host Johnell Johnson welcomes Eric Qualkenbush, a Director with BLACKOPS Partners, who retired from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He focuses on cybersecurity and the “insider threat.” Mr. Qualkenbush says most cyber security companies focus on technical solutions, and do not pay enough attention to the human element. In fact, he says, most cyber-attacks …

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Florida Insurance Commissioner keeps job amid political tempest

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Feb 9, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling
Florida Insurance Commissioner

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty is keeping his job…for now.  State officials forced Governor Rick Scott to delay removal of the longtime regulator pending a revamped state agency review process. McCarty has been at the center of political tempest in Florida, new details of which are still emerging.

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Cyber-attack on Anthem affects millions…Breached data limited

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Feb 9, 2015
in :  Accident/Disability, Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS
Anthem Cyber Attack

Health insurance giant Anthem was the target of an external cyber attack, which compromised personal member information including names, birthdays, social security numbers, addresses and employment information. Anthem said there is no evidence that credit card or medical information was compromised. Attorneys general… in several states… are investigating.  

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The Institutes President/CEO talks about the underwriting profession of today…and tomorrow

By admin
Jan 23, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, FEATURED, INDUSTRY NEWS, Recent Stories, Working in Risk & Insurance

Peter Miller, President and CEO of The Institutes joined WRIN.tv during the Joint Industry Forum in New York to discuss the many changes affecting the underwriting discipline over the past few years, including the impact of technology, data and the opportunities they present to underwriting professionals. Top three factors affecting underwriters today all revolve around technology Telematics, data analytics and …

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Telematics, data analytics, “internet of things” to influence future role of underwriters

By admin
Jan 23, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling
Pete Miller, The Institutes

The Institutes President and CEO Peter Miller sees underwriters using technology to gather and use information including telematics, data analytics and other data collection techniques.  Technology has also affected underwriters’ workflow, making it easier to collaborate with claims and other part of the organization. Mr. Miller also believes “the internet of things” will play a big role in data collection. …

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Top three factors affecting underwriters today all revolve around technology

By admin
Jan 23, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling
Pete Miller, The Institutes

Peter Miller, President and CEO of The Institutes joined WRIN.tv during the Joint Industry Forum in New York to discuss the many changes affecting the underwriting discipline over the past few years, including the impact of technology, data and the opportunities they present to underwriting professions. According to Peter Miller, President and CEO of The Institutes, the top factors affecting …

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“Disruptive Technology” can be destructive or beneficial to insurers…and what about Google?

By admin
Jan 15, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, Homeowner/Renter/Auto
Dr. Robert Hartwig JIF

World Risk and Insurance News was on-site for the annual Joint Industry Forum, hosted by the Insurance Information Institute.  Here, Dr. Bob Hartwig, President of the Insurance Information Institute, shares his thoughts on the new Congress, the debate over capital standards, technology, and more. “Technology is a disruptive force in many industries, and insurance is no different. It can be …

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Cyber coverage advice: beware exclusions, trapdoors and gaps in Privacy Breach Coverage.

By admin
Jan 14, 2015
in :  Agents/Brokers/Consultants, Data/Tech/Modeling, FEATURED, Specialty Lines
Vallone-Davis-Cyber Liability

In this edition of Cyber Risk – The Threat…The Response (sponsored by Worldwide Facilities, Inc.), guest Steve Vallone, a Broker at Worldwide Facilities and Serene Davis, a Professional Liability Underwriter at Beazley, discuss privacy breach insurance. According to Ms. Davis, “Privacy breach insurance is…a liability policy…that is secondary to first-party coverages…When a breach occurs, there are multiple steps…and large costs involved in …

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WRIN.tv Week in Review: January 5-9, 2015

By admin
Jan 10, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, INDUSTRY NEWS, P&C, Working in Risk & Insurance
Week in Review

Last week on WRIN.tv… Monday Morning Headlines, provided by SNL Insurance included: The Superintendent of New York’s Department of Financial Services seeking info on the impact of the expiration of TRIA…an effort now, with TRIA passing, somewhat unnecessary. Aon Benfield reported insured losses for 2014 will likely be about far lower than 2013, while SNL suggests the lack of major …

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Cyber Risk even greater for small / mid-sized businesses – Founder of Privacy Professionals

By admin
Jan 6, 2015
in :  Corporate Risk Management/ERM, Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, FEATURED
Gamelah Palagonia

In Part 2 of this edition of Cyber Risk – The Threat…The Response (sponsored by Worldwide Facilities, Inc.), guest Gamelah Palagonia, Founder of Privacy Professionals, discusses the impact of technology, privacy and cyber risk on enterprise risk management. Cyber risk is a Board and employee issue, according to Ms. Palagonia, “but more importantly it is an enterprise issue…. an enterprise risk that …

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