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…
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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,…
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…
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…
Cyber Liability
Industry Maturity Index: ‘Now‘ Why this is important: In the past 4-5 years, the news of data breaches, hacks, ransomware, phishing have been pervasive. The potential impact of data breaches…
Cyber Security Issues for Insurance Agents – Securing Your Agency Wireless Router
With the continued usage of wireless technology, most independent agencies have incorporated wireless routers within their agency. Wireless routers allow computers to connect to the agency network to access information…
Cyber Security Issues for Insurance Agents – Creating a Strong Password
Password creation is becoming something of an art for most insurance agents. With the ever increasing need to update passwords for carrier websites, management systems, rating vendors, banks, and other…
Remote Work Best Practices
Workplace Flexibility and Remote Work Best Practicesby Sharon Emek, CEO & President, Work At Home Vintage Experts (WAHVE) Updated 03/11/20 Modern technology – secure remote connectivity, the Cloud, collaborative software,…
Peer to Peer (P2P)
Industry Maturity Index: Short-term(1-2 years) Why this is important:The ACT Changing Nature of Risk workgroup feels that peer-to-peer insurance has the potential to impact insurance from a number of perspectives,…
