Technology

John Taylor, president-elect of the IFoA, reflects on the growth of big data – and why actuaries should be at the heart of it

Predicting healthcare needs and outcomes could radically transform the future of the sector, argues Lisa Balboa

Strong investment in intelligent automation (IA) technology has failed to deliver fast enough returns, with many projects stuck in “pilot mode” as firms struggle to scale.

Nearly six in 10 consumers would share “significant personal information” with their bank and insurer in return for cheaper services and products, a worldwide survey has found.

Financial technology investment more than doubled across the world last year, with the UK and US both enjoying record levels of fundraising.

George Burton asks whether the hype around AI in healthcare is merited and if so, how could it affect the role of future actuaries?

How can cryptocurrency be stolen or insured when it has no physical existence? Nick Furneaux explains.

Central bank digital currencies would radically transform the way our financial systems work. Orla Ward and Ian Collier of the Cashless Society working party examine their potential.

In a hyperconnected world, we all need to be vigilant against new forms of crime, says Jason Whalley.

Katie Jameson explains how marketing automation is revolutionising the insurance industry.