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‘WannaCrypt’ and Other Malware

We have seen repeated news on new versions of ransomware, most recently one called WannaCrypt (also referred to as ‘WannaCry’) that has been making the rounds since this past Friday,…

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Blockchain

Industry Maturity Index: ‘Future‘ Why this is important: As digital transformation takes hold, traditional business models will be challenged with new technologies. Blockchain is one of the digital technologies starting…

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Voice Computing

Industry Maturity Index: ‘Short-term (1-2 years)‘ Why this is important: The ACT Changing Nature of Risk workgroup feels that Voice Computing, also known as Conversational Computing is the next major…

Whitepaper: Privacy & Data Breach Language for Insurance Company Agency Agreements

Insurance company agency agreement wording for both Property Casualty agents and Group Health agents require unequivocal compliance with all current state and federal privacy and data breach response laws. Failure…

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3D Printing

Industry Maturity Index: ‘Now ‘ Why this is important: The ACT Changing Nature of Risk workgroup expects that 3D Printing will become more commonplace as price points reduce for the…

Bitcoin, Crypto, and Virtual Currencies

Industry Maturity Index: ‘Now‘, ‘Short-term‘(1-2 years) Why this is important: Bitcoin and other crypto or virtual currencies have created alternative payment methods and alternative assets. As a purely digital asset,…

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IoT – the Internet of Things

?IoT (Internet of Things) – Why I Should Care! Industry Maturity Index: NowShort-term‘(1-2 years), ‘Long-term’(3-7years or more) Why this is important: Changing Nature of Risk What is it? Broad Implications…

GLB – Compliance is NOT an Option

American citizens are becoming increasingly concerned with the privacy of their health and other personal information that is used, transferred, and retained by a multitude of different businesses. As a…

Work From Home

Industry Maturity Index: ‘Now‘, ‘Short-term‘(1-2 years) Why this is important: The ACT Changing Nature of Risk work group feels that the culture of work is changing and how, when, and…

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2016 Agency Universe Study – Technology Summary

The 2016 Agency Universe Study – also known as the ‘AUS’ – was recently released as a collaboration between the Big ‘I’ and leading independent agency companies. This biennial study…