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New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 3 – Cloud)

Tom Spencer

Without a robust cloud strategy, an organization’s pace and breadth of innovation is likely to be hampered. For this reason, any reticence the insurance industry showed early on has been replaced with a holistic embrace of trusted cloud platforms. Cloud in the Insurance Sector. Final Note.

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Hedge Funds: Purpose, Business Model, and Strategies

Tom Spencer

In this article, we will start to unravel the mysteries surrounding hedge funds, exploring their nature, workings, and the strategies they employ to generate profits. This relative lack of regulation allows hedge fund managers to implement complex investment strategies and respond quickly to market opportunities.

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The Insurance Industry Needs an Intervention

Strategy+Business

Before attempting to execute new strategies, insurance companies need to reevaluate every dimension of their operating model. Here are some recommendations.

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New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 2 – Blockchain)

Tom Spencer

Because virtually any type of information can be digitized, codified and placed onto a blockchain (a database that is tamper-proof and permanent), the technology’s potential to impact various industries is significant. Peer-to-peer insurance. This global expansion opens a new realm of opportunity for the insurance industry.

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

They don’t know to add a hefty margin to cover things like self-employment tax, business expenses, health insurance, and nonbillable time spent on business administration. Solopreneurs who come from “name” firms like PwC or McKinsey can charge more than those who come from industry. Quote your rate with confidence!

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New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 1 – Artificial Intelligence)

Tom Spencer

Digital disruption is touching every aspect of the consumer market, including the insurance industry. Traditionally, the insurance industry has lagged behind other sectors in the shift into digital technologies, its business model proving to be remarkably resilient. Artificial Intelligence.

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What is the Professional Services Industry All About?

Progressus

Professional services is an expansive space spanning several industries – consulting firms, software publishers, IT service providers, even manufacturers and distributors that offer post-sale services — each with its own set of challenges, regulations, and opportunities.