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    Guy Carpenter & RAA Execs on CAT Losses, Elections, & (Re)Insurance Markets

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    Social Inflation, “Nuclear Verdicts” & Extreme Weather Top Insurer Issues in 2020 – NAMIC CEO.

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    “Still Opportunities to Get Things Done Despite Dysfunctional US Government” – APCIA CEO

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    Innovation is Happening in Insurance, but Not Disruption – Not Yet! – Aisus CEO

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    NY Insurers Face Challenges and Opportunities in Tech, Financial Literacy – NYIA

  • COMMERCIAL RISK
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    Strong economy, construction/transportation trends bode well for inland marine – IMUA & Allianz Execs

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    Climate Change Affecting Insured Losses, but Hard to Quantify – Dr. Klotzbach, Colorado State University.

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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

  • CONSUMER RISK
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    FL Commissioner Optimistic about Emerging Consumer Products/Services

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    New Revenues for Insurers Exist in Sharing Economy – Re-Sure CEO

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    Insurers need “sense of urgency” to improve claims and risk assessment process

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

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

  • REINSURANCE/ILS
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    Guy Carpenter & RAA Execs on CAT Losses, Elections, & (Re)Insurance Markets

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    Robust Reinsurance Market Not Without its Challenges – RAA CEO.

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    Customer Experience…a Modern Differentiator for Insurers – BMS Re CEO

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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”

  • 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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    St. Baldrick’s Carries on Tradition of Giving – NAMIC CEO

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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.

3 New Articles
  • Oct 12, 2020 Guy Carpenter & RAA Execs on CAT Losses, Elections, & (Re)Insurance Markets
  • Feb 6, 2020 Strong economy, construction/transportation trends bode well for inland marine – IMUA & Allianz Execs
  • Jan 29, 2020 Social Inflation, “Nuclear Verdicts” & Extreme Weather Top Insurer Issues in 2020 – NAMIC CEO.
Home INDUSTRY NEWS Data/Tech/Modeling (page 5)

Data/Tech/Modeling

Insurers should put Social Media into their DNA…Connect and Engage with customers

By WRIN.tv News Desk
May 28, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, FEATURED, INDUSTRY NEWS, Life Insurance, P&C, Recent Stories
Arjen-de-Boer

At the 2015 European Insurance Forum, WRIN.tv asked Arjen de Boer, the Founder of ITDS Business Consultants for his take on technology trends affecting insurers and for his advice on the industry’s use of social media. According to Mr. de Boer, the decline in insurance penetration these days is due, in part, to the economic recession. In England, he says …

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Technology disrupting supply chains…and the insurance industry – Head of Technology at Deloitte

By WRIN.tv News Desk
May 26, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, FEATURED, INDUSTRY NEWS, P&C, Recent Stories
Harry-Goddard-Deloitte

At the European Insurance Forum in Dublin, WRIN.tv spoke with Harry Goddard, Head of Technology at Deloitte, about the pace of change impacting the insurance industry. He says the pace of change is quickening, because of the ‘consumerization’ of data and technology. Consumers are becoming more sophisticated in how they engage with companies and service providers. Mr. Goddard notes three …

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Oxford Prof paints bleak future if we don’t manage globalization and systemic risk

By WRIN.tv News Desk
May 21, 2015
in :  Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, FEATURED, INDUSTRY NEWS, Learning Channels, Recent Stories
Professor-Ian-Goldin

Ian Goldin is Professor of Globalization at the University of Oxford and author of “The Butterfly Defect”, a book that looks at how local events cascade over national borders. WRIN.tv spoke with Professor Goldin about globalization, systemic risk, and why mitigating uncertainty in an interconnected world is essential. According to Professor Goldin, the titled of his book “The Butterfly Defect” …

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ACORD Tech Talk: The use of Drones in the Insurance Industry

By WRIN.tv News Desk
May 14, 2015
in :  Claims Management, Data/Tech/Modeling, FEATURED, INDUSTRY NEWS, Recent Stories
Acord Tech Talk

In this edition of ACORD Tech Talk, host Johnell Johnson welcomes Kathleen Swain, Innovation Advisor at USAA to discuss the recent approval by the FAA allowing USAA to use drones and the use of drones by insurance companies. According to Ms. Swain, “USAA started researching the use of drones in 2010 and in 2014, filed for two exemptions from the FAA for …

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Modeling ‘visible’ and ‘invisible’ supply chain risk – AIR Worldwide explains.

By WRIN.tv News Desk
May 11, 2015
in :  Claims Management, COMMERCIAL RISK, Data/Tech/Modeling, FEATURED, P&C, Recent Stories
Andy-Kao-AIR Worldwide

WRIN.tv speaks Andy Kao, Director of Catastrophe Risk Engineering at AIR Worldwide, during the 2015 RIMS Conference New Orleans about modeling visible and invisible supply chain risk, and other model updates from AIR. According to Mr. Kao, corporations regularly evaluate their supply chain to determine where they spend to most money. This is considered their “visible supply chain.” Using risk …

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Cyber security starts with breaking down silos and communicating with all risk stakeholders – Marsh

By WRIN.tv News Desk
May 7, 2015
in :  Agents/Brokers/Consultants, Corporate Risk Management/ERM, Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, FEATURED, Recent Stories
Bob-Parisi-Marsh

      WRIN.tv spoke with Marsh’s Cyber Product Leader, Bob Parisi, during the recent RIMS Conference in New Orleans, about the pervasive nature of cyber threat and what risk managers can do to manage the risk. While it is hard to quantify the cyber threat to American businesses, Mr. Parisi says, “any company that touches and handles confidential information, …

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Zurich NA CEO: supply chain, new technologies and cyber challenging risk managers

By WRIN.tv News Desk
May 6, 2015
in :  Claims Management, COMMERCIAL RISK, Data/Tech/Modeling, FEATURED, P&C, Recent Stories
Mike-Foley-Zurich

WRIN.tv spoke with Mike Foley, CEO of Zurich’s North American Commercial Division, during the 2015 RIMS Conference in New Orleans. Here he discusses technology, capital and talent acquisition in the industry. According to Mr. Foley, the top issues facing risk managers today are globalization and supply chain fragility, technology (including drones and self-driving cars) and the ubiquity of data and …

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Insurance industry needs to “demystify” risk analytics to gain greater acceptance

By WRIN.tv News Desk
May 6, 2015
in :  Agents/Brokers/Consultants, Claims Management, Corporate Risk Management/ERM, Data/Tech/Modeling, FEATURED, Recent Stories
John-Merkovsky-Willis-RIMS

John Merkovsky, Group Head of Risk Services at Willis, spoke with WRIN.tv during the 2015 RIMS Conference in New Orleans, about the latest in risk management analytics, and the need to unlock the mysteries surrounding their benefits. Risk Managers are looking for more information and certainty so they can make better and informed decisions. Mr. Merkovsky says risk analytics help …

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Predicative analytics with “text mining” provides line of sight to loss trends

By WRIN.tv News Desk
May 4, 2015
in :  Claims Management, COMMERCIAL RISK, Data/Tech/Modeling, FEATURED, Recent Stories
Steven-Laudermilch-ACE-RIMS

  With advances in data collection and new technologies, predictive analytics have become more and more prevalent among the risk management community. At the 2014 RIMS Conference, Steven Laudermilch, SVP of Claims ACE Claims Group, provided an overview of recent developments in predictive analytics, and offered some advice for risk managers. Mr. Laudermilch says one of the biggest misconceptions about predictive modeling …

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Zurich CEO General Insurance on Cyber Report, a G20+20 Stability Board and more

By WRIN.tv News Desk
Apr 30, 2015
in :  Corporate Risk Management/ERM, Data/Tech/Modeling, EMERGING TRENDS, FEATURED, Legislation/Regulation, P&C, Recent Stories
mike-kerner-Zurich-RIMS

At the RIMS Conference in New Orleans, Zurich released its “Global Cyber Governance…” report. The report was developed in collaboration with the ESADE geo-Center for Global Economy and Geopolitics at Ramon Llull University in Barcelona. Here, Mike Kerner, CEO of General Insurance at Zurich Insurance Group discusses the key findings from the report, as well as recommendations for a cyber-governance …

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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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