Tonya Blackmore,
BComm, MBA Senior Vice President Head of AURA and Global Digital Underwriting
Unleash the potential of wearables
These small devices offer an unparalleled opportunity for the health insurance industry and an entry point to attract millennials. And one in three of our readers are probably wearing one right now.
That’s right, we’re talking about wearable technology such as fitness trackers and smart watches. There has been huge growth in recent years in the use of these mini-supercomputers, which are capable of capturing a wide range of high-quality health and fitness information.
But is the data reliable enough to be used in an underwriting process? Tonya Blackmore, Senior Vice President, Head of AURA and Global Digital Underwriting, sets out a five-phase pathway for the industry.
Tonya Blackmore,
BComm, MBA Senior Vice President Head of AURA and Global Digital Underwriting
Unleash the potential of wearables
These small devices offer an unparalleled opportunity for the health insurance industry and an entry point to attract millennials. And one in three of our readers are probably wearing one right now.
That’s right, we’re talking about wearable technology such as fitness trackers and smart watches. There has been huge growth in recent years in the use of these mini-supercomputers, which are capable of capturing a wide range of high-quality health and fitness information.
But is the data reliable enough to be used in an underwriting process? Tonya Blackmore, Senior Vice President, Head of AURA and Global Digital Underwriting, sets out a five-phase pathway for the industry.
Embracing the true spirit of innovation
Many claim to be experts in innovation, but few can compete with Tjaart Esterhuyse, Head of RGAX and Strategic Products, EMEA, or the team at Sønr, the technology and data platform that houses the world’s most comprehensive source of innovation intelligence.
As part of Sønr’s recent Insurtech 100 Report, Tjaart shared his thoughts on the role of technology in the future of life and health insurance. Covering everything from how to spot the insurtechs that are likely to thrive, to digitization and embedded insurance, this is a must-read piece from a truly leading voice in insurance innovation.
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Tjaart Esterhuyse,
FASSA Head of RGAX and Strategic Products, RGA EMEA
One million newly insured lives across Africa
“Emerging market consumers strive daily to create their own pathways out of poverty but all it takes is one sickness, natural disaster, or loss of a family member to erase all of their hard-earned progress.” The insurance industry has a unique role to play in helping to bridge the protection gap faced by many in developing markets, and embedded insurance has emerged as a particularly successful tool. Indira Gopalakrishna, CEO at Inclusivity Solutions, explains that offering insurance through mobile devices is bringing instant, affordable, and appropriate coverage to customers.
Indira Gopalakrishna,
CEO at Inclusivity Solutions
Embracing the true spirit of innovation
Many claim to be experts in innovation, but few can compete with Tjaart Esterhuyse, Head of RGAX and Strategic Products, EMEA, or the team at Sønr, the technology and data platform that houses the world’s most comprehensive source of innovation intelligence.
As part of Sønr’s recent Insurtech 100 Report, Tjaart shared his thoughts on the role of technology in the future of life and health insurance. Covering everything from how to spot the insurtechs that are likely to thrive, to digitization and embedded insurance, this is a must-read piece from a truly leading voice in insurance innovation.
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Tjaart Esterhuyse,
FASSA Head of RGAX and Strategic Products, RGA EMEA
One million newly-insured lives across Africa
“Emerging market consumers strive daily to create their own pathways out of poverty but all it takes is one sickness, natural disaster, or loss of a family member to erase all of their hard-earned progress.” The insurance industry has a unique role to play in helping to bridge the protection gap faced by many in developing markets, and embedded insurance has emerged as a particularly successful tool. Indira Gopalakrishna, CEO at Inclusivity Solutions, explains that offering insurance through mobile devices is bringing instant, affordable, and appropriate coverage to customers.
Indira Gopalakrishna,
CEO at Inclusivity Solutions
Looking from the outside in
Two awards received
Partnerships between insurers and venture capitalists (VCs) are becoming more common. And while VCs are looking from the outside in, their view should be taken into account. That’s why RGAX tapped into a panel of three VCs active in the insurance industry. Ella Seitz, Partner at Esplanade Healthtech Ventures, Karim Gillani, Cofounder of Luge Capital, and Ben Harrison, Partner at Portage, shared their views on industry shifts and advice on how to act on these trends today.
Celebration in the Middle East
The Middle East Insurance Review hosted the "9th Middle East Insurance Industry Awards Gala Dinner." During the event RGA Reinsurance Company Middle East Limited was awarded the Life Reinsurer of the Year award. A great team surrounds Ashraf Al Azzouni who is holding this prestigious prize.
Important recognition for Italy
RGA Italy received an important recognition from the industry during the Italy Insurance Connect Awards Gala Dinner. The group was awarded for their reinsurance support offered to insurtech companies and for its contribution to both life and health insurance sectors of the market. Adriano de Matteis, Managing Director, Southern Continental Europe, was happy to receive the award.
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