TDI Daily Newswire - 08/02/2018

Published: Thu, 02/08/18

Welcome to The Digital Insurer Newswire, a daily updated selection of curated InsurTech and digital insurance news from around the web. 
 
 
 
 

Today’s top selected digital insurance content

As traditional industry borders fall away, the future of insurance is set to be significantly shaped by digital platforms and ecosystems. What will the augmented role of the insurer look like? Where will their revenue streams stem from?
Asia Insurance Review
 
The P&C segment for the multiline insurer is building a more transparent experience on Guidewire's platform.
Digital Insurance
 
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The insurance sector is still in the “Stone Age” and in need of technological advancement, according to Aviva CEO Mark Wilson.
Insurance Asia News
 
As progress in the field accelerates at an exponential rate, 2018 should see an avalanche of breakthroughs toward “quantum supremacy.”
Insurance Thought Leadership
 
First and foremost in the risk-list for all companies in 2018 is cyber-attacks. Insurance carriers are targeted by hackers, and are also required to "protect" and support businesses as well.
InsuranceUp
 
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For this month’s InsurTech Insights, KPMG’s contribution is written by Chia Tek Yew. The article explores the usage of technology in connected insurance for providing new value and utility for customers. 
This month we take a look back at the major developments of 2017 and select the most progressive InsurTechs from the fields of telematics and MedTech.  We also speak to Mapfre’s Gracie Gan about her views on China’s regulatory landscape and digital insurance activities.
This presentation from IBM’s Kelley Buchanan explores why cognitive technologies (AI/ML) are getting so much attention from insurers, and how best to invest in these technologies for competitive advantage.
For this month’s InsurTech Insights, KPMG’s contribution is written by Murray Raisbeck and Paul Merrey. InsurTech hits scale is how they entitle the article. 
This month we delve into the world of blockchain and how insurers and InsurTechs in China are rapidly deploying new applications using the technology.
This report suggests data and analytics leaders at global life and P&C carriers are investing as much as $80 million per year in data analytics, with nearly all planning to invest more moving forward.
 
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