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Gaming and insurance industry are thrust into the limelight

December 11, 2014December 9, 2014 Nordstrom

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The insurance industry has been involved in gaming for decades Insurance and video games are not a common topic, but the insurance industry has been involved in the gaming world for decades. Over the past several years, gaming has grown from a relatively unpopular pastime to a massive and diverse market, and this means that games have begun to fall under harsh criticism because of their content. In the past, some have tried to blame violent games the reason behind violent behavior. This concept may be affecting the insurance industry…

Report highlights dropping prices throughout the insurance industry

December 3, 2014December 1, 2014 Marc

Marsh released report denoting the decline in global insurance prices Marsh, a leading insurance broker, has released a new report concerning falling insurance prices throughout the world. The report shows that global insurance prices have fallen by 2.8% year-on-year in the third quarter, which is the sixth consecutive quarter in which price declines have been recorded. Notably, insurance prices in Latin American have fallen more than in any other part of the world. This ongoing trend will have some impact on the insurance industry as a whole. Prices are falling…

Smartwatches are the insurance technology of choice for the future of the industry

October 29, 2014October 28, 2014 Julie Campbell

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A recent study has shown that business owners feel wearable technology will be the most practical for their needs. Insurance technology has always been a vital part of the industry, from modeling to risk assessment, communication, and a seemingly endless range of other purposes. A recent study conducted by Live Insurance News has shown that when it comes to the devices used by professionals such as agents, brokers, and agency owners, smartwatches are the clear choice for meeting future needs. That said, while smartwatches do appear to be the preference…

Insurance industry may face new competition from Google and Amazon

October 22, 2014October 21, 2014 S.Vagus

Google and Amazon may be looking to break into the insurance market The insurance industry may be facing new competition in the next few years from some unexpected rivals. Google and Amazon are beginning to look into the insurance sector, seeing significant promise therein. Consumers throughout the world are beginning to trust large technology and commerce companies with various services. As this trust grows, these companies are beginning to find new ways to engage consumers and offer them products that are in high demand. New competition in the insurance industry…

Predicted disasters from climate change may make or break the industry

October 4, 2014October 3, 2014 Note From The Editor

Climate change is often a controversial and uncomfortable subject, but this is not necessarily the case in the insurance industry. For years, insurance companies have been pressuring governments to take more action on the climate change problem, citing scientific studies and their own actuarial analysis regarding the future impact of the phenomenon. In the U.S., some insurance companies have gone so far as to file lawsuits against states that have not done enough to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Insurance and climate change have become intertwined over the past…

Federal Reserve requests information from the insurance industry

October 3, 2014October 2, 2014 Nordstrom

Federal agency is asking insurers to provide more data concerning postcrisis capital rules The U.S. Federal Reserve has begun reaching out to the insurance industry in order to obtain more data concerning postcrisis capital rules that could have a major impact on insurance companies. The agency has sent a request for information to 20 insurers. Companies that have received a request for information are considered to be “systematically important” to the country’s overall economy. Companies like American International Group and Prudential Financial Inc. fall within this designation. Data provided by…

Insurance market in Latin America to continue rapid growth

September 30, 2014September 27, 2014 H. Cutner

This geographical segment of the marketplace is expected to maintain its fast increases, despite industry challenges. According to a recent statement that was made by Alan Murray, senior vice president at Moody’s, Latin America will continue to be one of the most rapidly growing insurance market regions on the globe. This, despite the fact that the insurance industry is expected to have to face certain hurdles along the way. Over the last ten years, Latin America has continued to hold the top spot as the most rapidly growing insurance market,…