June 2018 update from The Digital Insurer Library

Published: Mon, 06/11/18

June 2018

The Digital Insurer is a forum for professionals interested in the impact of digital trends on insurance. 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 Insurance Library includes:

Nine new digital insurance articles including on Large-scale Cyber Attacks on the Financial System
Register now for InsurTech Accelerating Operational Excellence webinar tomorrow
China in Focus - Smart Home
Enter the Global InsurTech and Insurer Innovation Awards - Deadline extended
Senior directors invite to exclusive KPMG innovation event
Latest InsurTech Insights on accelerating operational excellence, with Rick Huckstep

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Featured Report

Large-Scale Cyber Attacks on the Financial System

The complexity of the financial services industry, interconnectedness of individual players, and introduction of new and innovative technologies has heightened the risk of a large-scale cyber-attack on the financial sector. Both the public and private sectors must mobilize themselves to be well prepared. This whitepaper from Oliver Wyman explores how this might be done.

Read report summary here

Insurance 2030 – The impact of AI on the future of insurance

Leveraging GDPR to Become a Trusted Data Steward

How consolidation, customization and collaboration will continue to impact Commercial Brokers

Future Trends 2018 – Majesco

From Data to Decisions – Top 3 Application Areas for BI Tools in Insurance

Allianz Risk Barometer, Top Business Risks for 2018

The Well Architected Framework

Preparing to disrupt and grow – Insurance CEOs picking up the pace of transformation and innovation

This Month's Highlights

1. InsurTech accelerating operational excellence

Our latest issue of InsurTech Insights, including Rick on InsurTech, focuses on how to improve operational effectiveness while being operationally efficient. We have two excellent featured articles, one by Francis Templing & Mark Wylie from KPMG, who tackle the issue for insurers, and the other by Rick Huckstep from The Digital Insurer on how InsurTechs approach the challenge.

2. KPMG 30 Voices on 2030: The Future of Financial Services - London invite for senior directors

KPMG has interviewed 30 people from across financial services and beyond – exploring a future built on emerging innovations such as blockchain, AI, InsurTech and RegTech. To mark the report publication KPMG is inviting senior directors in FS to London on 20th June at 4:30-8:00pm, with TDI attending. If you are a senior director learn more about the event and register your interest below.

Learn more and register here

3. Webinar tomorrow - InsurTech Accelerating Operational Excellence

Join our webinar tomorrow, 12th June 2018, 9am-10.30am (UK time) 5pm-6.30pm (HK time) as Will Pritchett, KPMG, Hugh Terry, The Digital Insurer, Dror Katzav, CEO at Atidot (pictured), Tracey Smith, FinTech Lead, Direct Line Group, Rob Smith from Pega and Mark Wylie, KPMG UK will present, discuss and answer your questions on the theme of InsurTech Accelerating Operational Excellence.

4. Global InsurTech and Insurance Innovation Awards - Entry deadline extended till end of month!

We are seeking out the most innovative insurers and InsurTechs across the planet to take home the glory of our first Global Innovation Awards at this year's LIVEFEST virtual conference in November. Deadline for entries has been extended till the end of the month, so get those last minute entries in!

InsurTechs apply now here

Insurers apply now here

5. China in Focus - Smart Home

We examine the smart home progress being made in China, as well as how the state is responding to the opportunities presented by the technology – in a country where the penetration rate of home insurance is just 1%. And Swiss Re’s Cindy Zhang and Cecilia Sevillano look abroad to explore the opportunity smart home presents for insurers in China and worldwide.