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Predictive Modeling Capability - No Longer an Analytics “Gold Standard”

P/C General Industry | Feb 20, 2019 | English

As a company leader, you no doubt value predictive models as an important asset or aspiration for your company. Many insurers have developed predictive models already, perhaps for underwriting, pricing and/or claims. They know it’s a competitive...

A Cancer Is a Cancer Is an Indolent Lesion of Low Malignant Potential?

Critical Illness | Feb 19, 2019 | English

Critical lIlness insurance is intended to provide financial support and security in case of a serious medical disease. It’s essential for insurers to clearly describe the relationship between the illness and the payment of benefits.

Electroplating – Uncovering the Process, Risks and Underwriting Pitfalls

Property | Jan 31, 2019 | English

Fires in electroplating facilities have been occurring more frequently in recent years, leading to substantial losses for manufacturers and insurers. We uncover the processes, risks and underwriting pitfalls behind this underestimated exposure.

Electronic Health Records in Germany - An Answer To All Health Questions?

L/H General Industry | Feb 12, 2019 | English

The German Appointment Service and Supply Act, which comes into effect in early 2019, requires health funds to offer policyholders electronic health records (EHRs) by 1 January 2021 at the latest. Although large sections of the act’s wording are...

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Social Media Discovery: A Necessity for the Claims Toolbox

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Predictive Modeling Capability - No Longer an Analytics “Gold Standard”

A Cancer Is a Cancer Is an Indolent Lesion of Low Malignant Potential?

Electroplating – Uncovering the Process, Risks and Underwriting Pitfalls

Electronic Health Records in Germany - An Answer To All Health Questions?

Why Using Drones Is Taking Off With Insurers

Social Media Discovery: A Necessity for the Claims Toolbox

Medicare Supplement Claim and Rate Trends – and Their Impact on Profitability

Office Romance and Sexual Harassment - Knowing the Difference