The Impact of Big Data on the Future of Insurance

November 20, 2016

Insurance provides financial protection to the community by pooling resources to manage risks. That approach is now being significantly refined by insurers’ increased capacity to examine risks in greater detail through the analysis of large volumes of granular data. The outcome is that increased individual risk pricing will make premiums fairer in that they will be more reflective of that risk.

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Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario

A membership-based organization serving over 12,000 independent insurance brokers across Ontario. We represent our members to government, regulatory bodies and the insurance industry, advocating on behalf of the consumer. We ensure the needs of brokers are taken into account when government or industry seek to introduce policy shifts that affect brokers across the country. We act as consultant on insurance everything, collaborating to define regulation, education and best practice. Inspired by our membership in everything we do, we're unique but we're the same and we're stronger together.

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Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario

A membership-based organization serving over 12,000 independent insurance brokers across Ontario. We represent our members to government, regulatory bodies and the insurance industry, advocating on behalf of the consumer. We ensure the needs of brokers are taken into account when government or industry seek to introduce policy shifts that affect brokers across the country. We act as consultant on insurance everything, collaborating to define regulation, education and best practice. Inspired by our membership in everything we do, we're unique but we're the same and we're stronger together.

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