The Cyber Insurance Market Needs More Money
Harvard Business
MARCH 10, 2022
Securities could help give insurers the breathing room they need to keep growing — and meet customers’ mounting needs.
Wealth Management: Building and Protecting Fortunes
Tom Spencer
APRIL 14, 2023
Wealth management is a critical field that helps high net worth individuals and families to achieve their financial goals and maintain their financial assets over the long-term. Wealth managers assist their clients to do this through a combination of strategies involving financial planning, investment management, and risk management.
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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking
Tom Spencer
JUNE 30, 2023
The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. Wealth Management vs Asset Management Many people interchangeably use the term asset and wealth management.
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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant
Successful Independent Consulting
OCTOBER 27, 2023
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. Use these sites even if you just left your corporate job because it’s possible your cost-of-living increases didn’t keep up with the market price for your expertise.
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New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 3 – Cloud)
Tom Spencer
DECEMBER 1, 2018
The cloud – which refers to storing, managing, and processing data via a network of remote servers instead of locally on a server or personal computer – is quickly becoming a critical source for innovation. Cloud in the Insurance Sector. However, more widespread reliance on the cloud should proceed with caution.
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New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 2 – Blockchain)
Tom Spencer
OCTOBER 20, 2018
Insurance industry observers, for their part, believe that the innovative distributed ledger could introduce a variety of improvements and efficiencies to the insurance landscape, and have the following four applications: Fraud detection. Identity management. Peer-to-peer insurance. Identity Management.
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New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 1 – Artificial Intelligence)
Tom Spencer
OCTOBER 6, 2018
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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US Business Guide for Foreign Companies Entering the US Market
Business Consulting Agency
JANUARY 31, 2024
Expanding business operations into the lucrative and dynamic United States market is a strategic move that can yield significant rewards for foreign companies and investment groups. Get started with this US business guide for foreign companies, entering the US market. If more assistance is required, talk to a business consultant.
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Managing Self Doubt
Jacq Hackett Consulting
JUNE 10, 2018
Here are my top tips for managing your self-doubt. Organise insurance. Take marketing action. The imposter syndrome moves in, and instead of going out and marketing themselves, they stay under the radar hoping clients will find them. But you absolutely need to get out there and proactively market yourself.
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Why Life Insurers and Asset Managers Must Join Forces to Win
BCG
DECEMBER 15, 2016
Article Thursday, December 15, 2016 Life insurers are feeling the squeeze. Yet that income stream is weakening, as low-risk investment yields dip toward 0% and central banks continue to drain the bond markets. How do we manage capital consumption and the volatility of our assets? Can we cut costs to boost overall profit?
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Liquidity Insurance
MishTalk
JANUARY 23, 2014
per cent in the 12 months to October, according to Factset, a market data company that compiles a consensus of analysts’ forecasts. Cash Cow Capex Thesis vs. Liquidity Insurance Thesis Nick Nelson has it correct. Much of the cash on hand is nothing but insurance against the same thing happening again.
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Asset Management – Industry Overview (Part 1 of 4)
Tom Spencer
MAY 18, 2019
Asset managers are institutions that ‘manage money’ on behalf of certain beneficiaries. Well, asset managers aim to understand client investment objectives and invest client funds in a variety of financial products and asset classes. Major traditional asset managers include: Blackrock. Affiliated Managers.
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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting
Successful Independent Consulting
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Money management · Cash flow – This is probably the hardest part about being self-employed, especially if you are going to work with large companies. A lot of consulting boils down to contracting effectively (clarifying scope and estimated effort), managing expectations, and being an exceptional listener. Be honest with yourself.
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370 Managing Self Doubt
Jacq Hackett Consulting
JUNE 10, 2018
Here are my top tips for managing your self-doubt. Organise insurance. Take marketing action. The imposter syndrome moves in, and instead of going out and marketing themselves, they stay under the radar hoping clients will find them. But you absolutely need to get out there and proactively market yourself.
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How the Financial World Adapts to Climate Change
Tom Spencer
OCTOBER 16, 2021
The value of green bonds traded in the market is projected to skyrocket from around EUR 670 billion in 2020 to EUR 2 trillion by 2023. An interesting new set-up is parametric insurance, where payouts are based on the severity of the trigger event, not on the value of assets actually lost. Resilience Bonds. Final thoughts.
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Driverless Cars Will Change Auto Insurance. Here’s How Insurers Can Adapt
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 5, 2017
There is little doubt that the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles will have a huge impact on the automobile insurance industry. Since insuring privately owned vehicles is what the auto insurance industry has been all about, insurers have every reason to be concerned about their future growth and profitability.
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Where Both the ACA and AHCA Fall Short, and What the Health Insurance Market Really Needs
Harvard Business
MARCH 21, 2017
The question of whether the United States will have functioning markets where individuals can buy health care insurance lies at the heart of the current debate about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). First, these insurance markets were distressed before the enactment of the Affordable Care Act.
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IMC CHOOSES AON TO EXCLUSIVELY ADMINSTER PROFESSIONAL LIAIBILITY INSURANCE TO ITS MEMBERS
IMC USA
JANUARY 20, 2011
PROFESSIONAL LIAIBILITY INSURANCE TO ITS MEMBERS. January 15, 2011) – Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. , a subsidiary of Aon , along with the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), announced today that Aon will be the exclusive administrator of its Professional Liability insurance program to IMC’s members.
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Empowering Small Business Growth Through Consulting
Business Consulting Agency
APRIL 8, 2024
This includes market analysis, competitor research, financial planning, and creating sustainable business models that drive profitability and scalability. Financial Management and Analysis Financial management is a cornerstone of small business success.
Risk management for projects in uncertain times
The Management Centre
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
We all know that risk management is an important part of project planning. Risk management is like a lifeboat in this sea of uncertainty. Here we explore the key steps to effective risk management. What is risk management and why does it matter? risk management creates transparency and builds trust.
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Nine Things to Think About Before Taking the Leap to Independent Consulting
Successful Independent Consulting
AUGUST 4, 2022
Supply and demand – Assess the market for your expertise to get an idea of how hard it may be to stand out from the crowd and get work. Benefits – Although health exchanges have made it possible to buy your own insurance, it’s still expensive. If you have to buy your own insurance, will you be able to afford it?
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French Farmers Upset Over Falling Prices, Torch Tax and Insurance Offices, Dump Produce
MishTalk
SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
French vegetable farmers protesting against falling living standards have set fire to tax and insurance offices in town of Morlaix, in Brittany. A Russian embargo on some Western goods - imposed over the Ukraine crisis - has blocked off one of their main export markets.
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Using Cartoons to Get Attention in Emails
The Fearless Marketer
APRIL 15, 2019
Here’s the opening of an email to executives in the Insurance Industry interested in increasing sales: We’ve all seen this opera a thousand times: Yes, insurance salespeople have been the victim of vicious stereotypes. This opening relies on the stereotype of the obnoxious insurance salesperson. Then call on Dilbert, of course.
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Healthcare Industry — The Rise of Vertical Integration
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 2, 2019
For example, an insurance company might take control of hospitals, primary care providers, home services, or community agencies. In early 2018, CVS Health, a provider of retail pharmacies and healthcare stores, acquired Aetna , an insurance company. Advantages & Disadvantages of Vertical Integration.
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Hedge Funds: Purpose, Business Model, and Strategies
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Hedge funds have gained increased attention over the years, with their involvement in financial markets drawing interest from investors, media, and the general public. This relative lack of regulation allows hedge fund managers to implement complex investment strategies and respond quickly to market opportunities.
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Video: The Bizarre Reason Your Health Insurance Plan Was Cancelled
MishTalk
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Link if video does not play: Why Your Plan Was Cancelled: Health Insurance and the Affordable Care Act. What reason might insurers have to cancel plans? Mike "Mish" Shedlock [link] Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. So I did some digging.
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How One Insurance Firm Learned to Create an Innovation Culture
Harvard Business
AUGUST 15, 2017
One company that’s making headway on that goal is CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), one of the insurance companies affiliated with the 55 million-member American Automobile Association (AAA). With almost 4,000 employees, CSAA IG has embarked on a systemic approach to create a pervasive culture of innovation.
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How Much Does Running a Consulting/Coaching Business Cost? Here's How to Figure it Out
Consulting Matters
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Insurance (4:47). All right, moving on to insurance. I’ve listed two types of insurance that I recommend for consulting and coaching clients. And, first of all, business insurance, the general liability, it’s just good for any business. You definitely want to have a managed system for your filing.
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Can Insurance Companies Incentivize Their Customers to Be Healthier?
Harvard Business
JUNE 23, 2017
The behavioral biases play out in a simple paradox: People overconsume health care but underconsume prevention, and insurers or taxpayers are left with the bill. Of all industries, insurance has a unique opportunity to align its commercial interests with preventive behaviors. The result is a structural transformation of insurance.
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Riders in Alphabet’s Waymo Cars Will Now Be Insured
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 21, 2017
a venture-backed insurance startup, to provide some reassurance against unexpected events for riders who will be testing its upcoming autonomous shuttle service. Trov is pioneering a cutting-edge approach to insurance that’s ideal for ride-sharing because it’s customized for every trip. Alphabet Inc.’s In April 2017,Tr?v
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The Transformative Power of AI in Business
Tom Spencer
JUNE 9, 2023
Supply chain management is another area where AI is revolutionizing operations. As a result, businesses have the potential to improve inventory management, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction through faster and more accurate deliveries. AI can also facilitate rapid prototyping and testing of new products.
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Asset Management – Client Segmentation (Part 3 of 4)
Tom Spencer
JUNE 1, 2019
Retail Wealth Management. Large mutual funds have strong relationships with banks, where they are able to pay a trailer fee to bank investment advisors to market their product. However, they also make money via securities lending when other market participants want to borrow their stocks in order to short them.
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Harvard Business
AUGUST 28, 2017
It might seem, then, that private insurance can be of little help in addressing climate change. There’s concern that for-profit insurers won’t want to insure risky properties, and that individuals won’t have the wherewithal to buy insurance plans in the first place. Dating back to at least F.
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Why CEO’s Hire Consultants and Coaches: The REAL Value They Bring with Brad Rex
Consulting Matters
APRIL 13, 2023
He applied for a financial manager job at Disney and was one of 1400 candidates. Now, they are in network with all the major insurance companies and have a major partnership with Wounded Warrior Project. Today, Brad Rex shares the real reasons why executives hire consultants and coaches.
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Obama Changes His Mind (But Only For a Year); You Can Keep Your Plan IF Insurer Reinstates It; Democrats Revolt; Four Questions
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
This time he means it but only for a year, and only if the insurer is willing to bring the plan back. President Barack Obama offered a proposal Thursday aimed at making it easier for Americans whose health insurance plans were slated to be cancelled at the end of the year keep the same coverage through 2014. “I Will insurers bother?
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74 Why the Insurance Industry Can’t Risk Overlooking Artificial Intelligence - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM COGNIZANT
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The insurance industry has not been immune to AI’s advancement – whether implementing robo-advisors for investment management (Vanguard and Charles Schwab) or applying AI to insurance and loan underwriting (the Chinese search giant Baidu, which provides enhanced risk assessment capabilities).
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Anyone Can Succeed - Celebrating 15 Years of Consulting Success with Dan Weedin
Consulting Matters
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Dan Weedin is an author, speaker, consultant, coach, podcaster and founder of Toro Consulting , a firm that specializes in small business growth, particularly in the insurance/risk business. Dan Weedin: Well I'd been an insurance broker for pretty much all of my career. So I had been selling insurance but then I started thinking.
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How To Pitch A Disruptive Business Plan
Tom Spencer
DECEMBER 9, 2017
The Maintech Summit at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (co-sponsored by Excon , a local start up instigator) is the first real academic-based “shark-tank” environment for disruptive start-ups in Frankfurt. The concept of medical cannabis covered under health insurance has just become law in Germany. Blockchain 2.0
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Bank Profitability: Decoding the Income Statement
Tom Spencer
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Firstly, by outlining the major items on a bank’s income statement, and then by discussing key ratios that are commonly used to measure profitability and to estimate the market value for banks. For the sake of simplicity, we will present the information in a consolidated manner. Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio).
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How to Figure Out Your Consulting Bill Rate
Successful Independent Consulting
APRIL 2, 2018
You need to consider the real and perceived value of your services, expertise, and experience, as well as geography and market conditions. Field of expertise — Consultants who can diagnose problems and create sound strategies and actionable plans can charge more than those who focus on more tactical work like project management.
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Are Drone, Workerless Ocean Freight Ships Coming? What About Jobs? Insurance? Inflation?
MishTalk
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Even so, maritime companies, insurers, engineers, labor unions and regulators doubt unmanned ships could be safe and cost-effective any time soon. Try as they might, central banks have only managed to foster asset bubbles (they don''t even see) not the 2% price inflation they want. But what about the job losses? Yet they keep trying.
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Is AI the Solution for the Banking Sector? (Part I: Problems)
Tom Spencer
JUNE 16, 2018
According to Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm, 90% of Canadian banking customers use digital channels and more than 30% are now banking exclusively virtually. In this context, they provided accessible deposits, savings, loans, and insurance – with relatively limited need to give advice. Image: Pexels.
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Gambling On No Healthcare Insurance: Is it a Good Deal? Here's the Math; Obamashock! Work More, Get Less!
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
The idea behind Obamacare is to make the young and the healthy overpay for insurance to subsidize everyone else. In an effort to persuade individuals to purchase insurance, the law provides a scale of escalating penalties starting in 2014 and increasing in 2015, then again in 2016. 2014 Penalties 1% of your yearly household income.
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Blockchain: New Use Cases for Governments and Business
Tom Spencer
JUNE 24, 2022
Blockchain has already had a significant impact in the finance industry with the global cryptocurrency market cap now exceeding $1 trillion. Blockchain is also being used to improve supply chain management. Bitcoin is the obvious frontrunner in the world of private cryptocurrencies with a current market cap of more than $500 billion.
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