Our Perspective
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New Hires in COVID-19 Times - Industry Resources for the Class of 2020
By Stephen Harrington
June 09, 2020 EnglishAs parents cope with what to do with their children within the limitations of at-home learning coupled with their own full-time remote work, members of the insurance industry are facing a similar challenge on the horizon with respect to new hires. The...
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What Happens When Face-to-Face Isn’t an Option for Business-to-Business?
By Maria Slowinski May 06, 2020 English
All businesses these days are looking for new ways of reaching customers and colleagues. In the new normal of virtual communication caused by COVID-19, we have to do more with less in-person presence. We question whether the new practices, the distance,...
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Antibody Tests for COVID-19 - Are They the Answer Insurers Have Been Searching For?
By Nabaneeta Sirkar and Dr. Thomas Ashley April 28, 2020 English
The novel corona virus-affected world has been inundated with medical testing and related published data like never before. The volume and nature of testing has evolved significantly in the last few weeks. Antibody tests, which reveal whether a person...
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COVID-19 - Sorry, All Your Actuarial Projections Were Wrong
By Christopher Mackeprang March 20, 2020 English
According to multiple experts, coronavirus infections in the United States will continue to spread for several months. The exact estimates vary based on many factors, but it is now clear that this situation is going to get worse before it gets better,...
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Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution - 5 Actions for Insurers [Part 3 of series]
By Frank Bria February 24, 2020 English
Embracing a growth mindset and understanding how new disruptive technologies could materially impact our industry are among the best strategies to prepare for the opportunities and challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. I highlighted some of...
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The Future of Work - Labor-Intensive Industries, Insurance and Law [Part 2 of series]
By Frank Bria January 14, 2020 English
Recent developments in robotics and artificial intelligence have changed the playing field for automated technologies. Historically, automation was beyond the reach of small- and medium-sized companies. Robotics were costly, required highly sophisticated...
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