Description: Underwriting is one of several areas in the insurance industry being impacted by insurtech. In this session, we will hear from experienced experts in underwriting transformation. Digitization, machine learning and other approaches are among topics to be discussed.

Description: This article explores the disruptive applications of blockchain, an emerging technology, and its impact on the pharmacy benefit space, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBM).

Description: In this article, we discuss the future of wearable technology in life insurance. Evidence from recent research shows that low levels of physical activity, as measured by steps per day indicate much higher mortality risk while higher levels of activity correspond with lower risk. The article shares insights of how insurers can use wearables to innovate by improving the customer journey, expanding insurability, engaging customers, promoting healthy lifestyles and improving risk assessment. Lastly, we discuss the challenges and considerations when using new data and technology to ensure success.

Description: Investment Correspondent's report for the Opening session of the 2017 Annual Meeting & Exhibit in Boston, MA.

Description: Peer-to-peer (P2P) insurance is one such business model where individuals or economic agents join together and pool their resources for mutual aid. The aim of this project is to showcase the development of a P2P insurance model and analyze it from both technological and product perspectives.

Description: Decentralized insurance alternatives is a rapidly expanding sector of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), an emerging and growing financial ecosystem powered by blockchain technologies. The purpose of this report is to review and discuss the business models and operating designs of decentralized insurance alternatives, which may have significant implications for traditional insurance businesses, as well as the actuarial profession.

Description: How do we take a Minimum Viable Products (MVP) approach to launch new insurance products? Join this moderated discussion and focus on three key development aspects: Distribution, Systems, and the design and pricing of the Insurance product itself. Come discuss reasons to choose an MVP approach and how it solves many of the product launch challenges.

Description: The scope of this paper is to provide a technical overview of the tools and disciplines currently in AI as well as the forces at work that financial institutions such as insurance companies are using to modernize their analytical processes.

Description: Join us for a free open forum to learn about the Emerging Topics Community and shape its future content. During the call, you’ll have a chance to engage with the Chair and Vice-Chairs on the community.

Description: This is a panel discussion from the 1995 SOA Spring Meeting discusses new technologies that have been implemented by actuaries and how technology could be implemented in actuarial operations. Topics include large data sets, PC's and networks. From Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 21, No. 1.