Description: The barrier between humans and machines continues to blur, but curiously, this may have been prediction thousands of years ago in ancient myths. This article looks to how some of the early legends are becoming manifest in modern technology, particularly in the area of elder care. From automation, to humanoid assistants, to mind clones will the age of technology bring a new utopia?

Description: To remain relevant, insurers need to understand and adapt to changing consumer behaviors. There is no doubt about it, millennials have different expectations around searching, buying and servicing, and insurance is no exception! Come hear from four different insurance startups who are designing solutions for this future generation of insurance buyers, followed by a panel discussion with the opportunity to ask questions. You'll learn and perhaps even be inspired to propose solutions in your own company. You may even start calling yourself a Millenial Maven too!

Description: Presented at May 1996 Spring Meeting. Discusses how marketers are pushing the distribution frontiers of insurance and financial services: technology utilized, what is successful, product and service implications.

Description: This session discusses defined-contribution plans as a method for employers to manage costs. Panelists discuss product designs and strategies as well as the impact on the health insurance market and third party administration business. Included is a discussion on e-health insurance. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 27, No. 1, Session 59

Description: Presented at October 2001 Annual Meeting. Topics covered in this session include Internet-based health plan exchanges, defined-contribution health plans, self-directed health plans, personal spending accounts, and episodic based reimbursement to insureds.

Description: New research shows that we often make sub-optimal choices, when selecting a health insurance plan, that lead to unnecessary out-of-pocket expenditu

Description: This presentation, session number 3PD, took place at the 1999 Spring Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 16-18 in Seattle. The panelists discuss the emergence of electronic commerce and the use of the Internet and other computer technologies to conduct business in the insurance industry, including the successes and failures of electronic commerce today, customer relationships in an electronic commerce environment, and future electronic commerce features and expectations. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 25, No. 2.

Description: NewsDirect article that discusses the benefits of automating the underwriting process. Underwriting speed, the east of case submission and sales support stand out as the most important factors.

Description: Presented at October 2001 Annual Meeting. Explores current and projected Internet trends and how they may change the way the group health and non-medical business operate.