Monthly Update from The Digital Insurer - Sep 2017

Published: Thu, 09/07/17

Sep 2017
The Digital Insurer is a forum for professionals interested in the impact of digital trends on insurance business models. We believe we have the world’s largest, continually updated, library of reviewed reports on digital insurance and the most up to date collection of global InsurTech news.

This month's update from The Digital Insurer Library includes:​​​​​​​
  • Nine new digital insurance articles including on customer-centricity
  • China in Focus examines the rise of digital insurance ecosystems
  • It’s time to register for The Digital Insurer Asia Conference
  • Secure your free place at The Digital Insurer Europe LiveStream Conference
  • Exclusive: Rick Huckstep speaks with R3 and ChainThat about their new partnership to develop distributed ledger technology for insurance
  • Register for our on-demand insurance webinar
  • InsurTech Insights explores the challenges of digital transformation
  • The KPMG Blockchain Challenge is underway ahead of​​​​​​​ The Digital Insurer Asia Conference - tickets available 
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Featured report

The Digital Transformation to Customer Centricity – Wyde

Insurers have historically prioritised products and traditional distribution channels above customers and their needs. However, the emerging digital landscape requires a more customer-focused approach. This report from Wyde, 'The Digital Transformation of Insurance to Customer Centricity', identifies the crucial elements and key tenets to be followed on the transformation journey. 

Read the report digest here
 

Life Insurance  Ready for Digital – McKinsey report

Blockchain – A game changer for life insurance

Vietnam Life Insurance Digitalisation Trends – Fintelekt

Frontiers in Finance – KPMG report
 
 
Leading from the front in a new era of risk – PWC report
 
Four Questions to Evaluate Cyber Insurance Coverage
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Technology Vision For Insurance 2017 – Accenture whitepaper
 
Navigating paradigm shift in insurance – Grant Thorton report
 
This Month's Highlights
1. Register now for this Thursday's On-Demand Insurance webinar
Join our webinar tomorrow, Thursday 7th September 2017, 9am-10.15am (UK time), 4pm-5.15pm (HK time) and hear an experienced, global panel of insurance experts including Freddy Macnamara, founder of Cuvva (pictured), Edward Axon of Trov and Jacky Zhou of Datebao, among others, present, discuss and answer your questions on on-demand insurance.
Learn more and Register Here
2. China in Focus: Digital insurance ecosystems
This month China in Focus considers the rise of digital insurance ecosystems, hears from the CEO of Sinatay Life’s eCommerce department on the power of local partnerships, revisits the latest developments in the connected home, as well as sharing an infographic on WeChat as the ultimate ecosystem and including a roundup of Chinese and global news.
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3. TDI Europe LiveStream conference - Secure your free place now
Register now to secure your free spot at our European LiveStream conference taking place on 19th and 20th September 2017! Once registered you can dip in and out as you like on the day, or watch the recording later, but please note only registered attendees will receive a recording of the event. Register for free now, see the full agenda, and learn more below.
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4. Rick on InsurTech: R3’s partnership with ChainThat is one giant leap for insurance!
In a little over two years, the R3 consortium has raised over $107M and developed the world’s leading financial services blockchain platform. In an exclusive interview TDI's Rick Huckstep spoke with R3 and ChainThat about their new partnership to develop distributed ledger technology solutions for the insurance industry.
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5. It’s time to register for The Digital Insurer Asia Conference to be held on 2nd November
The Digital Insurer Asia Conference, to be held in Singapore on 2nd November 2017, brings together the most relevant global agenda of speakers in insurance innovation this year. It's time to register your place at the link below, learn more about the full line-up of speakers, as well as about the finalists for our Innovation Award, which will be voted for by delegates on the day.
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6. InsurTech Insights: Digital Transformation
This month InsurTech Insights introduces KPMG’s ‘Three Levels of Innovation’ model and considers how insurance is changing through technology. And Rick Huckstep speaks with Tony Tarquini, European Director of Insurance for Pegasystems, about the challenge facing insurers getting fit for a digital age.
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7. Simon Phipps joins The Digital Insurer
We are very pleased to formally announce a new member of the team at The Digital Insurer. Simon is responsible for TDI's global development as well as our business in Asia. He is also our blockchain lead. With over 25 years in insurance, Simon has deep industry and consulting experience.
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8. KPMG Blockchain Challenge gets underway ahead of TDI Asia Conference
The TDI community has voted, and KPMG Digital Village has accepted the challenge to develop a Smart Health Insurance prototype using blockchain technology, which will be showcased at The Digital Insurer’s Asia Conference on 2nd Nov, 2017. Watch this space for more updates and secure your place at the link below now.
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9. Newswire 
Don't forget to keep up to date with all the latest digital insurance news from around the world from our Newswire. Check out all the articles from this week below.