In the previous article, we challenged the popular misconceptions of persuasion as a “battle of the strongest arguments”. The most successful persuaders are not necessarily those who present the most well researched facts and figures, but those who can execute a particularly effective persuasion strategy with their target audience, which can be summarised in these 4 simple steps.
To kick start the new year for fellow general insurance actuaries with a sneak peek of what’s to come in 2019, Kitty Ho interviewed Andy Cohen, Principal at Finity Consulting and the chief editor of Optima.
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In the previous article, we challenged the popular misconceptions of persuasion as a “battle of the strongest arguments”. The most successful persuaders are not necessarily those who present the most well researched facts and figures, but those who can execute a particularly effective persuasion strategy with their target audience, which can be summarised in these 4 simple steps.
The use of wearable technology has been on the rise in recent years, from step-counting to measuring sleep. Many industries have begun to embrace this technology, with increasing interest in how wearables are being used in life insurance. More importantly, how can and should they be used going forward? And what caveats should we be aware of?
Welcome to the sixth instalment of the Climate Change Blog, an article series that aims to cover news and events related to climate change and relevant to actuaries and the industries they advise.
The Critical Line is back for another year of monthly brain teasers. In this volume, Jevon Fulbrook has prepared a line puzzle with a hidden image for bonus points.
The Actuaries Institute has released the 2018 - 2019 collection of Practice Update videos! See what each committee has been up to and also earn CPD points.
A Panel Discussion, opened by former HIH Royal Commissioner the Hon Neville Owen, on the current Financial Services Royal Commission, shared some personal, philosophical and sobering wisdom on the workings and outcomes of Royal Commissions.
Tuan Miang Chua and Elayne Grace discuss the rapid growth of online insurance in Asia and the Chinese appetite for product innovation and business opportunities in this area.
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