What Every CISO Needs to Know About Cyber Insurance

March 2, 2020

Decades ago, a group of merchants created a concept of general average—which is when all parties in a maritime venture share in losses resulting from a sacrifice of cargo in an emergency. What this group fashioned in 1890 was a method for merchants to insure their shipped goods. Upon landing, merchants whose cargo landed safely were expected to contribute a portion to merchants whose goods had been lost at sea. With this, an early form of insurance was born.

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Data-driven insurance: A path to strategic advantage

whitePaper | June 20, 2023

Data-driven insurance is an enterprise-wide business model that generates a strategic advantage in the insurance ecosystem. Using disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data can lead to innovation in operational processes and in the development of new products and services.

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Removing the friction from payments

whitePaper | December 5, 2022

The payment process in insurance has been a point of friction for customers throughout their digital journeys. With recent regulation changes pointing insurers towards a customer-centric future, Pádraig Floyd asks what steps can insurers take to rectify the ongoing challenge of enhancing the digital payment journey.

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The Evolving role of reinsurance in cyber risk for commercial insurers

whitePaper | August 24, 2022

Commercial insurance has traditionally protected businesses from a wide range of unexpected circumstances. These circumstances underwent significant change during the pandemic, with the move to remote work and plans for business continuity. But these are not the only coverages affected by the pandemic. Cyber security threats have also spiralled.

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World insurance: inflation risks front and centre

whitePaper | June 29, 2022

The world economy is undergoing paradigm shifts that will have profound long-term policy implications. Global economic growth is set to slow sharply and inflation rates are at multi-decade highs. The latter result from a confluence of factors, including the high levels of fiscal stimulus pumped into the economy at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, disruptions to global supply chains and soaring energy and commodity prices due to the war in Ukraine. We believe several major economies face inflationary recessions in the coming 12–18 months.

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2020 Global Insurance Outlook

whitePaper | January 10, 2020

The annual EY Insurance Outlooks represent a perspective on key issues shaping the industry in the near term (three years). They complement the NextWave series, which takes a longer-term perspective (five years and beyond) and examines specific market scenarios that will shape the future of the industry.

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Why evolving consumer behaviors require changes from insurance providers

whitePaper | August 3, 2023

It’s no secret that the global pandemic has upended everyone’s life. We know this anecdotally from our own experiences—more online shopping with curbside pickup orders, ordering takeout and delivery versus in-person dining, and changing media consumption. And let’s not forget remote working and learning. These experiences are more than simply anecdotal; McKinsey has written about the more specific effects of the pandemic on consumer behavior and needs. In short, they write: “behavior changes will reshape consumer decision journeys and companies will need to adapt fast.”

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SAP is a global software application vendor. SAP is the market leader in enterprise application software, helping companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 77% of the world’s transaction revenue touches an SAP system. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers’ businesses into intelligent enterprises. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables our customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improves people’s lives.

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