Tag: technology

The Elusive Nature of Time: Does It Really Speed Up with Age?

Logan B.
Speed of time

Have you ever felt that time seems to fly by faster as you get older? You’re not alone. Many adults report feeling that the years pass by more quickly with age, leading to the common perception that time accelerates as we grow older. But is there any truth to this feeling, or is it just an illusion? Let’s explore the scientific and psychological insights into time perception and uncover the factors that contribute to this phenomenon. Understanding Time Perception Time perception is a complex cognitive function that is influenced by…

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Catastrophe Losses in 2024: A Challenging Year for the Insurance Industry

Elizabeth Price
Challenging Year for the Insurance Industry

2024’s Insurance Industry Turmoil: State Farm and Others Navigate the Aftermath of Hurricanes Debby and Beryl The year 2024 has proven to be a tumultuous period for the insurance industry, with back-to-back natural disasters resulting in substantial financial losses for major insurers. Hurricanes Debby and Beryl have left a trail of destruction across multiple states, posing significant challenges for companies like State Farm and Allstate as they navigate the aftermath. Hurricane Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend region on August 5, 2024. With maximum…

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Are Automated Driving Features in Your Car Really Safeguarding You?

G. Turner
who's behind the wheel

The rise of automated driving features has promised a future of hands-free convenience and enhanced safety. But are these advanced systems living up to their assurances, keeping drivers out of harm’s way? A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) forces us to confront the efficacy and safety of these technologies head-on. Partial Automation, Full Concerns Study Highlights Only one of 14 partially automated systems tested earned an “acceptable” rating. The majority of systems received a “poor” rating; none received a “good.” Marketing by some automakers…

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Insurance and Technology: The Rise of Insurtech

Guest Author
insurtech insurance technology

The insurance industry, traditionally viewed as conservative and slow to adapt to change, is undergoing a dramatic transformation thanks to technology. This fusion of insurance with technology, known as ‘Insurtech’, is reshaping the landscape of insurance offerings, customer service, and business models. The Evolution of Insurtech Insurtech began as a response to the digital revolution that has swept across other sectors. Today, it represents a broad range of applications: from artificial intelligence and machine learning for underwriting and fraud detection, to blockchain for secure and transparent transactions, and the Internet…

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Enservio rolls out ContentsAnalyzer Fraud Detection Solution for Insurers

PR Article
insurance press release

  First fraud detection system that scores at the claim-line level during claims processing NEEDHAM, Mass. – September 14, 2015 – Enservio, Inc. today introduced ContentsAnalyzer™, the industry’s first and only fraud detection solution that identifies and scores fraudulent claim items at the individual line item level in real-time as claims are processed. Available as a monthly service subscription, ContentsAnalyzer targets soft or opportunistic fraud for home contents claims relating exclusively to theft. The anti-fraud tool will eventually support modules to detect fraudulent insurance claims as it pertains to other…

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