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Mitigating the impact of climate change in insurance and other financial services  

IBM Big Data Hub

According to Berenberg analysts , individual insurance companies faced total claims estimates of up to approximately USD 300 million. For other financial services firms outside of the insurance sector, property accepted as loan security might face climate-related risks as well. As a result, their market would shrink.

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Insurance IT leaders herald new era for digital customer experience

CIO Business Intelligence

The insurance industry is undergoing a sea change, with IT playing a crucial role in rolling out digital customer experiences for policyholders and agents, as in-person meetings all but vanish in the post-pandemic era. IT as industry differentiator Insurers and financial services firms like MassMutual, of Springfield, Mass.,

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How Insurers Evaluate Data and Incorporate it Into their Business Model

Smart Data Collective

One of the industries most affected by data technology has been the insurance sector. In order to appreciate the role of big data in insurance, it is necessary to look at its historical context. Insurance may sound like a boring business, but in reality, it is the most interesting part of the economy. Insurance and data.

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Machine Learning Transforms Life Insurance Beyond the Actuarial Process

Smart Data Collective

The insurance industry is among those that has found new opportunities to take advantage of machine learning technology. Life insurance companies in particular are discovering the wondrous opportunities that AI provides, since this sector faces some unique challenges relative to other insurance offerings.

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Examples of IBM assisting insurance companies in implementing generative AI-based solutions  

IBM Big Data Hub

This approach can accelerate speed-to-market by providing enhanced capabilities for developing innovative products and services, facilitating business growth and improving the overall customer experience in their interactions with the company.

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Here’s How AI-backed Insurance Plans Make Your Life Easy

Smart Data Collective

You might be surprised to hear that AI is becoming more important in the field of insurance than ever. Insurance companies have been using AI and big data for underwriting and other functions for years. AI Provides Better Accessibility for Insurance Customers. Artificial Intelligence Means it Takes Less Paperwork to Get Insured.

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The business value of operating core insurance solutions on the cloud

IBM Big Data Hub

Although interest rates have increased at an unprecedented rate over the past year due to efforts by central banks to curb inflation, insurers are locked into low-yielding investments, and it will take several years for their investment yields to improve. Core modernization (processes and technology) is a top priority for every insurer.