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New technology considered top priority for global insurance industry

Open-access content Monday 21st May 2018 — updated 5.50pm, Wednesday 29th April 2020

Upgrading technology is the number one priority for insurance companies around the world, followed by underwriting discipline, regulation and cyber security.

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That is according to a survey of senior executives by software provider AdvantageGo, finding that more than three-quarters are involved in data analytics and big data projects. Read the full article on our Predictions site here

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