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| Travel Guard Group Canada, an AIG company, launched a travel insurance app to allow Canadian customers (except Quebec
residents) |
| Consolidation in the industry continues to
accelerate, providing less competition, fewer options for consumers. |
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| China’s current insurance penetration rates, which are very low by global standards, presents a major opportunity for global insurers, according to Manulife president and chief executive Roy Gori in an interview with
CNBC. |
| Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), the London-based specialist and corporate insurance business, launched Cyber Ctrl, a new insurance and services policy to protect clients against the impact of cyber attacks. Addressing an overwhelming demand for more comprehensive coverage and prevention services, Cyber Ctrl gives businesses.
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| Global, Germany-based reinsurance giant Munich Re is looking to transform its business model in order to get closer to the client, essentially reshuffling the value chain with the help of technology and digitisation to reduce complexities and boost
efficiency. |
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take advantage of data analytics in a manner far beyond what’s typical of underwriters. |
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. | | 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. |
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