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Service or service delivery is seldom the primary concern of manufacturers; their attention is generally limited to the ultimate product.

Digitization and the Internet of Things (IoT) are instigating a fundamental transformation in the operational practices of manufacturers, transcending industries and geographical boundaries.  To differentiate themselves in their respective industries, manufacturers around the world are integrating technological features into their products.

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The Internet of Things (IoT) combines complexity, Innovation, and accessibility. IoT technology offers businesses countless possibilities despite the industry's unpredictability. It consists of various network-based devices. Extending internet connectivity to objects other than typical devices is part of the Internet of Things. These technologically advanced devices have the potential to connect and communicate online. They are manageable and controllable from a distance.

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The general availability of information technologies and a significant change in our attitude to their presence allowed the rapid development of the Internet of things. During the last ten years, IoT has managed to penetrate almost all the spheres of our life. IoT is transferring the role of caring of human comfort and safety to smart gadgets that perform monotonous or sometimes dangerous work. IoT is now forming a common information space with humans.

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Manufacturing today entails immediate yet informed decision making.  However, with increasing levels of sophistication and production, senior leadership often has limited time to make optimum decisions pertaining to the number of unanticipated issues surfacing from time to time.  These issues—if not managed properly and timely—can lead to defects and wastes.

Top global enterprises are utilizing innovation and creative ways to enable prompt decision making.  Specifically, they are using Internet o

Connected Claims USA has officially launched as the first fully virtual claims event and remains the world’s largest and most senior claims event (June 23-25, 2020).

As uncertainty becomes the new normal, it has never been more important for the insurance industry to pull together to support customers and claims handlers alike through this difficult time. Claims transformation is more urgently needed than ever before.

"It’s true that we’re in a period of disruption, but from disruption, I believe,

Even before Covid-19 began its global march, the insurance industry was gearing up for profound change. But as the events of 2020 continue to evolve, there is growing sense of urgency for carriers to accelerate delivery of spot-on solutions for their customers.

To navigate this new era, Reuters Events is launching Insurance AI and Innovative Tech Virtual (May 27-28).

Across all corners of insurance, longer-term goals now require immediate action, and a strategic push to embrace digitalisation like

For insurance carriers, automation can be a dangerous game as customers demand both a frictionless, automated claims process and access to understanding claims handlers. How do you find the right balance?

With chatbots at FNOL, image analytics estimating damage more accurately than any human, and complex claims being fast-tracked to claims adjusters, virtual claims handling delivers the efficiency that customers expect with the empathy customers need. Join our panel of experts as they share insig

With 90% of carriers actively investing in new data projects, project failure is not an option.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become mainstays in the insurance industry, equipping insurance companies with tools that can help them to become more efficient and profitable than ever before. But with the stakes so high, carrier executives are immobilized - the volume of cutting-edge data sources has exploded and the vast majority won’t implement a project if they’re not

The insurance industry is facing the challenges of disruption caused by the technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Insurance carriers are now able to know more about their customers than ever before. They can use data mining with AI and ML to develop compelling product offerings. Customers may enjoy a more personalized experience that has faster and more accurate claims processing capabilities resulting in vastly improved customer service.

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As customer expectations have risen thanks to new platforms and products, so too has the level of technological sophistication as artificial intelligence, chatbots, drones, telematics and apps have become common in multiple industries. The insurance industry is now at a critical juncture as carriers seek to transform their claims processes, using new technologies to meet rising customer expectations and reduce costs. According to a recent survey, over 70% of insurance carriers are looking to inv

As insurance carriers look to technology to meet customer demands at scale, how carriers react to competition and rising customer expectations today will define their success tomorrow. From providing bespoke products, instant customer service and real-time risk monitoring, the likes of AI, machine learning and other innovative technologies are proving the only means through which insurance carriers can meet the high demands of consumers today.

Likewise, managing the backend requirements of the te

In an age where customers are demanding their Insurance Carrier be more like Amazon or PayPal with a smooth, touchless customer experience, Insurance Carriers face multiple obstacles to satisfying this demand. Chief among them is the overwhelming multitude of technologies available to reach that touchless claims goal.

77% of insurance carriers will invest in automation in the next few years to achieve seamless claims. The incredible potential to leverage technology stretches across the claims la

LONDON, 22 NOVEMBER 2019: Insurance leaders to join Insurance Nexus to discuss strategies to successfully implement insurance technology, Wednesday, December 11, 10am EDT.

It is generally now accepted that for insurance, innovation is a ‘must-have’, rather than a luxury. To attract and retain consumers today, to remain competitive and efficient in business, Insurance companies are increasingly turning to the growing number of technological solutions on the market, such as AI, chatbots, automation

Connected Insurance USA Summit (Nov 20-21, Chicago) is bringing together over 700+ senior insurance leaders to redefine the future of insurance.

With over 350 executives already registered to attend, this will be the largest executive gathering for forward-thinking carriers. CEOs, COOs, CMOs, SVP and VPs from Product, Customer, Claims, Technology and Innovation know that this is the time to act and leverage innovative technology to boost efficiency and customer experience or risk survival. This

Building on its previous success, Insurance Nexus are delighted to announce the return of the Connected Insurance USA Summit, which will take place November 20-21 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago Illinois.

As new technologies from artificial intelligence to IoT technology continue to enable both operational efficiency and superior customer experiences, evidence shows that now is a critical time for insurance transformation in North America. Integration of technology at scale, in concert wi

LONDON: C-level summits focusing on convergence of insurance and technology to return to London, Chicago, Toronto and Amsterdam in 2020, Insurance Nexus have just announced.

Statistical and anecdotal evidence suggest the global insurance industry is in an unparalleled state of flux; new technology has entered the market at the same time as a focus on customer-centricity has pervaded virtually every industry. Accordingly, 96% of 500 respondents to a recent Insurance Nexus survey agreed that “carri

The ability to accurately discern the past and predict the future based on nothing but data points and the experience of actuaries and adjusters has served the industry well up to now. Insurance is, after all, a multi-billion-dollar, truly global industry. While this remains the case, the landscape is now radically different to the past, thanks in part to the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT). The use of these technologies that collect, record and transmit live data has proliferated exponen

To address this question, and more, Insurance Nexus will be joined on Wednesday, September 8^th for an exclusive webinar, Key Strategies to Deliver for Future Readiness, taking place at 11am ET. Moderator Paul Winston (Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Thought Leadership) will be joined by Scott Steele (Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Church Mutual Insurance Company) and Racquel L Santana (Vice President, eBusiness Strategy and Execution, Travelers) to discuss the strategies they are

There are 12 categories of awards, recognizing teams and leaders from across customer, claims and innovation units, as well as from product, business, brokering and leadership positions. The ‘North American Business Transformation of the Year’ category recognizes an organization who has significantly transformed how their business operates over the past three years and are seeing tangible benefits from this transformation. The judges were tasked with identifying the greatest impacts from technol

The digital industry has witnessed a massive transformation, owing to the rise of IoT devices and its application in various industries. In order to utilize the benefits of these devices, IoT security measures are adopted to prevent any malicious or illicit activity from affecting the devices. Moreover, concerns related to data breach and increased incidents of cybercrime are also leading to increased investment to develop secure network solutions and services. Factors such as rise in number of