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12 Issues Inhibiting the Internet of Things

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The IoT will transform industries, including insurance, but some major hurdles have to be overcome first.

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Coverage Risks From the ‘Internet of Things’

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History shows us that some insurers will use technicalities to try to deny coverage, so great care should be taken.

How Internet of Things Puts Industry at Risk

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Insurers must stop thinking about protection and must focus on prevention, in a personalized way -- or will leave the market open for outsiders.

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'Smart' Homes Can Have Stupid Features

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"Connected homes" allow for, say, remote control of lights but can undercut improvements in alarms and leave openings for hacker vandals.

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Insurance in 2030: What Does the Future Hold?

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In an increasingly fractured world, insurers have to cover a greater array and frequency of intensifying risks.

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Tech Secret to a Combined Ratio Below 100%

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Deepak Karthikeyan

While large personal auto insurers have adopted telematics-based programs, they’re only scratching the surface of the potential benefits.

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Insurtech Is at an Inflection Point

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Insurtech funding has been dropping since 2021 and hit a 20-quarter low in 4Q22. Will it rebound, continue on a flat path or decline further?

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'Digital Twins': The Race Is On

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The concept is widely adopted in manufacturing and supply chain. Insurers that integrate digital twins will significantly out-compete rivals.

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And the Winners Are...

By Paul Carroll

The winners of the Global Innovation Awards, which the International Insurance Society and ITL handed out last week, suggest a revealing theme.

How AI is Reshaping Cyber Insurance

AI emerges as both threat and solution in cyber insurance, reshaping risk assessment and breach response.

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6 Ways to Modernize Mobile Apps for Policyholders

Insurers must evolve mobile apps to meet policyholder demands and boost engagement in an increasingly digital world.

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Parametric Insurance Can Protect Coral Reefs

As coral reefs face unprecedented bleaching events, parametric insurance emerges as a vital tool for protecting ecosystems.

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3 Key Workplace Challenges Reshaping Business

Technology disruption, skills gaps and workplace conflict reshape modern work environments amid unprecedented change.

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Geospatial Technology Helps Combat Wildfire Threat

Earth observation technology emerges as a crucial tool in predicting and fighting wildfires.

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How to Tackle Key Insurance Claims Challenges

Automation helps insurers address fragmentation, security risks and rising customer expectations in claims processing.

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