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The world of insurance has always been dependent on data to calculate risk and come up with personalized ratings. Today, the sector is undergoing a profound digital transformation thanks to technologies such as machine learning.  Insurers are using machine learning to increase their operational efficiency, boost customer service, and even detect fraud. And there is a plethora of insurtech startups, eager …

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In this blog post, we are going to share with you a summary of important points obtained from a webinar from AXA called “AXA Future of Insurance: How are tech and data reshaping the insurance sector?”.  What is tech and data applied to today’s insurance industry?  Hassan: Technology and data make people’s life easier every day. …

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According to Mckinsey, in 2010, people owned 12.5 billion networked devices; it is estimated that by 2025 that number will have climbed to more than 50 billion. The Internet of Things (IoT) will have a massive impact on the world in the next few years.   Therefore, in this article, we are going to share with you some …

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When it comes to cybersecurity in the insurance industry, there has recently been a dramatic rise in the number of successful cyber attacks.   This striking increase in attacks comes as insurance companies migrate toward digital channels to create sticky customer relationships, offer new products, and expand their share of their customer’s financial portfolios.   It is predicted that attackers have penetrated this sector to exfiltrate …

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When traditional business and operating models stop delivering sought-after results, the logical next step is to of course explore alternatives with greater voracity and risk appetite. In other words, the insurance industry should disrupt itself before a newcomer does it for them.  Hundreds of InsurTechs have appeared on the global insurance scene over the past …

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It’s thought that augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are expected to become multi-billion dollar industries. In turn KPMG estimates risks arising from AR and VR could result in annual net losses of around US$20 billion, presenting a new growth opportunity insurance.   So what is augmented reality (AR)?  Oxford Dictionaries defines AR as a technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on a user’s view of the real world, thus providing …

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Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are a very hot topic these days. While buying and selling cryptos is becoming increasingly mainstream, the opportunities to spend digital currencies are somewhat limited in comparison because its price is volatile.  There are, however, a growing number of companies across a wide range of industries who are embracing cryptocurrencies. They let customers use them as an official method of payment for …

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Deep learning (DL) tools like convolutional neural networks which contain millions of simulated neurons structured in layers enable artificial intelligence (AI) to imitate the learning, reasoning, perception and problem solving of the human brain.  This technological change is revolutionizing every dimension of the insurance industry. While insurers, suppliers, insurance brokers and consumers are getting better at implementing DL and AI tools for the improvement …

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As an expatriate living and working in Myanmar, being mindful of which day you can take a break from work in 2021 is important. Here is a list of all public holidays for Myanmar in 2021 that you can expect.  It is worth noting that in Myanmar public holidays can sometimes be changed by the government so we have also listed a useful …

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