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As insurers look to be more agile, data mesh strategies take centerstage

CIO Business Intelligence

In this way, data may just be the ultimate disruptor – a fact that the insurance industry knows all too well. As data volumes continue to increase alongside a correlating number of business requests, modern insurance data leaders face a nuanced set of challenges.

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CIO risk-taking 101: Playing it safe isn’t safe

CIO Business Intelligence

As CIO, you’re in the risk business. Or rather, every part of your responsibilities entails risk, whether you’re paying attention to it or not. There are, for example, those in leadership roles who, while promoting the value of risk-taking, also insist on “holding people accountable.” You can’t lose.

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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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How to build a successful risk mitigation strategy

IBM Big Data Hub

.” This same sentiment can be true when it comes to a successful risk mitigation plan. The only way for effective risk reduction is for an organization to use a step-by-step risk mitigation strategy to sort and manage risk, ensuring the organization has a business continuity plan in place for unexpected events.

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The risks and limitations of AI in insurance

IBM Big Data Hub

In my previous post , I described the different capabilities of both discriminative and generative AI, and sketched a world of opportunities where AI changes the way that insurers and insured would interact. Technological risk—data confidentiality The chief technological risk is the matter of data confidentiality.

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Patient data is at greater risk than ever. AI can help

CIO Business Intelligence

Sensitive personal and medical information can be used in multiple ways, from identity theft and insurance fraud to ransomware attacks. The risks and opportunities of AI AI is opening a new front in this cyberwar. Are you ready to put AI at the heart of your data protection strategy? Generative AI

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Turning climate risks into business opportunities 

IBM Big Data Hub

As businesses make plans to mitigate climate risks such as extreme weather events, they have an opportunity to innovate with new business models and demonstrate leadership by implementing more sustainable practices. What is climate risk? Substantial repair costs might arise, particularly impacting insurance companies.

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