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New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 2 – Blockchain)

Tom Spencer

Insurance industry observers, for their part, believe that the innovative distributed ledger could introduce a variety of improvements and efficiencies to the insurance landscape, and have the following four applications: Fraud detection. Peer-to-peer insurance. Peer-to-Peer Insurance. Identity management.

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New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 1 – Artificial Intelligence)

Tom Spencer

Digital disruption is touching every aspect of the consumer market, including the insurance industry. Traditionally, the insurance industry has lagged behind other sectors in the shift into digital technologies, its business model proving to be remarkably resilient. Artificial Intelligence.

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Generating Value While Transforming Insurers’ Legacy Technology

BCG

For insurers that are considering a digital transformation of their business, technology is at the heart of the endeavor. Forward-looking insurers first need to alter their approach. See, for example, “Digitizing Customer Journeys and the New Insurance IT Model,” BCG article, August 2016.) Article Thursday, December 08, 2016.

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The Insurance Industry Needs an Intervention

Strategy+Business

Before attempting to execute new strategies, insurance companies need to reevaluate every dimension of their operating model. Here are some recommendations.

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

They don’t know to add a hefty margin to cover things like self-employment tax, business expenses, health insurance, and nonbillable time spent on business administration. People who market themselves as independent professionals and operate as small businesses can charge more than those who work as subcontractors.

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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. Distribution Channels The wealth management landscape consists of a range of distribution channels, ranging from high touch (i.e.,

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The Insurance Industry Needs an Intervention

Strategy+Business

Before attempting to execute new strategies, insurance companies need to reevaluate every dimension of their operating model. Here are some recommendations.