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Technology

63 InsurTech deals totalling $1.59 billion unveiled globally in Q4, 2018

Dr Andrew Johnston, Global Head of InsurTech at Willis Re, says: “Cyber is a multifaceted, ever-evolving phenomenon. The appropriate response to this is to task our industry with an equally multifaceted approach. Rather than trying to specialise and excel in each tenet required, InsurTechs offer our industry a huge opportunity through strategic commercial partnering to allow incumbent insurance firms the ability to become part of a broader, more resilient jigsaw puzzle.”

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Zurich’s new acquisition accelerates its delivery of innovative solutions

“This acquisition exemplifies our customer-led spirit of innovation that Zurich continues to foster as we apply customer insights to develop new ways to augment our own capabilities with companies ready to deliver innovative products and services that meet our customers’ needs now and in the future,” said Anurag Batta, head of Strategy, Innovation and Business Development for Zurich North America.

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AI and Risk Management

Key Takeaways 
• Understanding the debate about the impacts of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is good but your organization is more likely to intersect AI in a narrow application. Understand the role that the volume and quality of data will play in your implementation. Be clear about responsibilities and obligations of data stewardship.
 • Introduction of AI is enabling the successful achievement of corporate objectives. Consider AI as a driver or amplifier of existing risks already on your radar. 
• Change is inevitable. Your career will change, and you need to participate in that evolution. Opportunities exist for those who can apply the principles of continuous learning

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How pricing insurance for cars of future could bring Insurers, Carmakers together

On Jan. 30, Peate announced the creation of Avinew, with $5 million in seed funding led by Los Angeles’ Crosscut Ventures. Its insurance product will monitor drivers’ use of autonomous features on cars made by companies including Tesla, Nissan, Ford and Cadillac, determining discounts based on how the feature is used. Avinew has agreements with most manufacturers, and is working to tie up the rest, Peate said, allowing it to access driving data once a customer gives it permission.

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How tech giants are safeguarding global data centres from cyber attacks

“While physical security is given utmost importance at data centres, it is critical for organisations to beef up their cybersecurity posture through regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to check their readiness to tackle cyber threats,” Sanjay Katkar, Joint Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer, Quick Heal Technologies Limited, told IANS.

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