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2018 Shin Research Excellence Award Recipients Announced


ZURICH, Switzerland, and NEW YORK, NY, May 3, 2018 – The Geneva Association and the International Insurance Society (IIS) have announced the 2018 recipient of their collaborative insurance research program, the Shin Research Excellence Awards.

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The Blockchain Revolution - Insurance Considerations

 

Suzy Scanlon, SVP, Global Information Technology, RGA 

The Importance of Plasticity for the Evolution of the Life Insurance Industry

 

Alissa Holz, Head of Business Development, ANZ, RGA

The proverb “innovate or die” has become a mantra for companies all around the world. Many financial services companies are investing in “InsurTech” and innovation hubs. The fact that these are often outsourced or facilitated through external investments, highlights an unfortunate challenge within the current structures. There appears to be either a lack of capability and/or willingness to genuinely commit to organizational innovation particularly within the life insurance industry.

Drones - Potential Use in Property Risk Consulting

 

Balvinder Singh Sohi, Senior Risk Consultant, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Use of drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is increasing as the technology keeps evolving. A drone at the present time cannot replace a Property Risk Consultant in undertaking pre-loss property insurance surveys; however, there are some areas where they can provide some assistance. The following potential uses of drones within property risk consulting have been identified in this paper: 

Digitalization - Turning Opportunity into Competitive Advantage


Kevin Angelini, Head of Strategy and M&A, APAC, Zurich Insurance Company

Demographic Distribution Model

 

Robert Haibi, VP National Marketing Manager, AIG

Capital Convergence and Opportunities for Positive Social Applications of Insurance

 

Alistair Lester, Global Head of Facultative, Faber Global