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Progress in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis

By Dr. Chris Ball |November 23, 2017|English

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) presents a challenge to insurers due to its complex, unpredictable course. MS is a covered condition in “Critical Illness” insurance policies sold in markets across Asia, in the UK and Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand...
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Unexpected Brain MRI Findings - A Headache You Didn’t Know You Had

By Dr. Chris Ball |August 22, 2017|English

It should be no surprise that a visit to a doctor can reveal something is wrong. After all, most who define themselves as unwell expect a medical explanation based on the best available diagnostic technology. Unfortunately, the increasing use of imaging...
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What Drives People to Self-Harm and What Does it Mean for Insurers?

By Ross Campbell |July 25, 2017|English

When thinking about self-harm, we most associate it with youth. More than half of 11-14 year olds and eight out of ten 18-21 year olds have self-harmed - or know someone who has - according to the results of a UK poll undertaken during 2015.1 The number...
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3 Ways to Change How We Talk About Disability Insurance

By Steve Woods |May 05, 2017|English

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM) in the U.S., which means it’s a good time of year to bring consumers’ attention to an often misunderstood and overlooked product. In the spirit of this campaign, I would like to share a...
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Predictive Analytics Global Survey Results - Still Room to Grow for Life & Health Insurers

By Guizhou Hu|April 05, 2017|English | Chinese

How big is “big data” for life and health insurers? What are insurers worldwide focused on when it comes to predictive analytics? How are they adopting it and what are their expectations for the future? We set out to find answers to these...
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Insurers Shouldn’t Stigmatize Epilepsy

By Anke Siebers |February 13, 2017|English | Deutsch

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can affect people of all ages. According to the WHO, some 50 million people around the world have epilepsy and an estimated 2.4 million new diagnoses are made each year. The condition has significant implications...
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