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Clearing the gap: Innovation closing the protection gap

Lisa Balboa and Tim Smith explore how innovation in life and health insurance can address the UK’s widening protection gap
Wednesday 5th October 2022
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On the write track: using machine learning to predict underwriting decisions

Yafei (Patricia) Wang looks at the use of machine learning to predict underwriting decisions for life and health insurance
Wednesday 3rd August 2022
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England and Wales see return of 'excess' deaths in second quarter

England and Wales see return of 'excess' deaths in second quarter

Mortality in England and Wales was around 5% higher in the second quarter of this year than during the corresponding three months of 2019, signalling a return of 'excess' deaths.
Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Nearly half of Japanese workers to be aged 50+ by 2035

Nearly half of Japanese workers to be aged 50+ by 2035

The Japanese government should do more to support older workers in the country, with almost half of the workforce set be aged 50 and over by 2035, a think thank has suggested.
Tuesday 19th July 2022
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An end to underwriters? The challenges of machine learning

Is machine learning a threat to the underwriting practice? Reza Hekmat and Balint Bone consider this possibility and its challenges
Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Bringing data to mind: understanding mental health

Lisa Balboa, Maryse Nashime, Serena Soong and Joe Wilson assess how data use could help to progress actuarial understanding of mental health
Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Screen refresh: Could the HPV DNA test affect critical illness claims?

Stephen Tseng and David Lu discuss the WHO’s recommendation on replacing the cervical smear test with an HPV DNA test, and what it could mean for critical illness insurance
Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Wear and share: the capabilities of wearable technology

Lisa Balboa, Tim Smith and Etienne van Wyk share their thoughts on the emerging claims prevention capabilities of wearable technology
Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Investing in health could boost US GDP by 4%

Investing in health could boost US GDP by 4%

The US could enjoy a 4% gain in GDP if the government were to invest more in preventative health interventions that boost the employment rate among older workers, research suggests.
Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Investors call for mandatory health standards for food companies

Investors call for mandatory health standards for food companies

A coalition of investors managing £6trn in assets has called for the introduction of mandatory health and sustainability reporting standards for UK food companies.
Tuesday 14th June 2022
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