US health insurance industry is doing well, according to report

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Report from Commonwealth Fund shows that the health insurance industry is faring well A new report from the Commonwealth Fund shows that the health insurance industry is doing quite well. There have been concerns that the insurance industry in the United States may suffer as a result of the Affordable Care Act. The legislation was signed into law in 2010 and some insurers had expressed worry over some of the provisions of the federal law. These concerns had to do with how the law would affect the way they do…

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Gaming and insurance industry are thrust into the limelight

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The insurance industry has been involved in gaming for decades Insurance and video games are not a common topic, but the insurance industry has been involved in the gaming world for decades. Over the past several years, gaming has grown from a relatively unpopular pastime to a massive and diverse market, and this means that games have begun to fall under harsh criticism because of their content. In the past, some have tried to blame violent games the reason behind violent behavior. This concept may be affecting the insurance industry…

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Report highlights dropping prices throughout the insurance industry

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Marsh released report denoting the decline in global insurance prices Marsh, a leading insurance broker, has released a new report concerning falling insurance prices throughout the world. The report shows that global insurance prices have fallen by 2.8% year-on-year in the third quarter, which is the sixth consecutive quarter in which price declines have been recorded. Notably, insurance prices in Latin American have fallen more than in any other part of the world. This ongoing trend will have some impact on the insurance industry as a whole. Prices are falling…

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Smartwatches are the insurance technology of choice for the future of the industry

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A recent study has shown that business owners feel wearable technology will be the most practical for their needs. Insurance technology has always been a vital part of the industry, from modeling to risk assessment, communication, and a seemingly endless range of other purposes. A recent study conducted by Live Insurance News has shown that when it comes to the devices used by professionals such as agents, brokers, and agency owners, smartwatches are the clear choice for meeting future needs. That said, while smartwatches do appear to be the preference…

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Insurance industry may face new competition from Google and Amazon

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Google and Amazon may be looking to break into the insurance market The insurance industry may be facing new competition in the next few years from some unexpected rivals. Google and Amazon are beginning to look into the insurance sector, seeing significant promise therein. Consumers throughout the world are beginning to trust large technology and commerce companies with various services. As this trust grows, these companies are beginning to find new ways to engage consumers and offer them products that are in high demand. New competition in the insurance industry…

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