IFRS 17, an International Financial Reporting Standard promulgated by the International Accounting Standards Board, supersedes IFRS 4 regarding insurance contract accounting. Its effective date is January 1, 2023. IFRS 17 introduces a comprehensive revamp of the treatment of insurance contracts, entailing novel prerequisites for data, systems, and procedures that [...]
There has been much hype in the media surrounding language models like ChatGPT because they have the potential to revolutionize our interactions with computers and enable the automation of various tasks. ChatGPT is a natural language processing (NLP) platform driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is trained on a [...]
The insurance industry plays a vital role in protecting businesses and individuals against potential losses. However, with technological advancements, customers expect faster and more personalized services, leading to increased complexity and challenges for traditional insurance systems. Blockchain technology offers a promising solution that improves cost efficiency, transparency, fraud prevention, compliance, [...]
The insurance industry has always been one of the most data-intensive industries. With a large amount of customer data, claims data, and other information, insurers have been adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline their processes and provide better customer experiences. AI-powered technologies have enabled insurers to automate claims processing, [...]
Digital technologies are fundamentally shifting how businesses across all industries operate and serve their customers, and insurance is no exception. Many insurers today offer innovative digital technologies to meet the needs of their consumers. So, whether you are looking for health, life, auto, or home insurance, there are a [...]
According to a McKinsey report, companies making intensive use of customer analytics are 2.6 times more likely to have a significantly higher ROI than their competitors. Intensive users of customer analytics are 23 times more likely to outperform their competitors in terms of new customer acquisition than non-intensive users, [...]
The metaverse is steering the next wave of digital transformation, which will provide insurers with powerful technology tools for differentiation as well as challenges to navigate. In the years ahead, the rise of the metaverse will begin to influence every facade of insurance, from the workforce experience to distribution, [...]
Technology has revolutionized the insurance sector, streamlining processes and enhancing customer experiences. Insurtech startups are leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain to create innovative risk assessment and claims processing solutions. Mobile apps and online platforms provide convenient access to policies and allow for seamless communication between insurers and policyholders. Additionally, data [...]
Whether a company is small or large, digital transformation is essential. Every lecture, panel discussion, article, and study about how firms can stay competitive and relevant as the world gets more digital makes that point loud and clear. Many corporate leaders are unsure of what the term “digital transformation” actually [...]
Traditional businesses are projected to be disrupted and revolutionized at an unprecedented rate as the Internet of Things (IoT) emerges. These new technologies have the potential to benefit the insurance business, which has been hesitant to adapt in the past. Before understanding how the Internet of Things will affect insurance, [...]
