Our Perspective

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  How Self-Care Changes Where Insurers Find Medical Data

  By Dr. Chris Ball |February 01, 2018|English

  Healthcare systems everywhere are under stress from the demands of growing and ageing populations. Providers are looking for novel solutions to maintain or improve healthcare delivery. One approach is to develop health literacy to enable more people...

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• Synthesis Analysis - A Robust Statistical Tool for Life Insurance Underwriting and Pricing Research

  By L/H North America - Decision Analytics Team|January 25, 2018|English

  Application questions, health interviews, motor vehicle records, attending physician statements, paramedical exams, blood and urine tests, and prescription histories are common elements of the life insurance underwriting assessment process. This standard...

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  Recent New York Court Decision Poses Peril for Out-of-State Liability Insurers

  By Bill Paccione and Tim Fletcher |January 24, 2018|English

  New York-domiciled insurers have long been aware of N.Y. Ins. Law Section 3420, which prescribes requirements for liability insurance policies that are “issued for delivery” in New York. These requirements include specific time frames within...

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  Collaboration Can Bring Digital Innovation to Life Insurance

  By Ross Campbell |January 23, 2018|English | Deutsch

  There is a view that the life insurance business needs to change or to innovate in order to remain relevant and reach new customers; if incumbent players don’t make an environment that appeals to new customers, someone else will step in and do...

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  All in the Family - Family Businesses Are Sued by Employees, Too

  By Mindy Pollack |January 17, 2018|English

  Family-owned and operated businesses hold a special place in our economy and social fabric.1 They occupy a large place as well, accounting for nearly 20% of all businesses. One common perception is that this distinct place is safe from employee lawsuits...

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  Digital Technology and Disability Claims - Putting the Two Together

  By Ross Campbell |January 11, 2018|English | Deutsch

  Healthcare is being transformed by advances in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, machine learning, sensors and other innovative technologies. Practically everybody has a smartphone, making it easier than ever to gather data and consent to third-party...

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