TDI Daily Newswire - 01/03/2018

Published: Thu, 03/01/18

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Asia: Role of CEOs is to create "new legacy"

The role of the insurance CEO today is to create new legacy, and this comes down to bringing in the right talent and building a conducive work environment, said Mr Chris Wei, Executive Chairman for Asia & FPI, and Global Chairman, Aviva Digital.

Asia Insurance Review

MetLife Partners with AXA on Telemedicine

MetLife announced that AXA will enhance its travel assistanceÂ program by providing international teleconsultation through AXA Partners.

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Making AI software smarter by adding human feedback

Developers can now really push the limits of their artificial intelligence platforms, giving them not just more human-like and life-like speech patterns, but also more accurate responses.

Digital Insurance

Biba InsurTech survey reveals market split over embracing innovation

Nearly 40% say the sector has not embraced innovation and 44% of brokers also donâ€™t believe software houses have done enough to innovate.

Insurance Age

Ethereum-based insurtech Etherisc announces token event

First decentralized insurance platform opens registration for Token Generating Event.

InsurTechNews

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HealthTech meets InsurTech: Trust in an automated world

For this month’s InsurTech Insights, KPMG’s contribution is written by Dr Rebecca Pope. The article explains how AI and machine learning are already bringing immediate benefits considering data privacy and regulatory challenges.

AgriTech in China

This month’s China in Focus investigates the InsurTech and AgriTech efforts set to transform rural China.Swiss Re, in thought leadership, looks more closely at available livestock insurance in a country where epidemic disease outbreaks kill and harm animals, while financially devastating ill-prepared farmers.In interview we speak with Tony Compton who is currently advising several InsurTechs in Shanghai and London.

Augmenting the Future: The Emerging Role of the Cognitive Insurer

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.

The connected Insurer

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 customer.

China InsurTech Review 2017

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.

Raising Returns on Analytics Investments in Insurance

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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