In a Data-Filled World: Stories That Rely Solely on Numbers Don’t Add Up
Storytelling sometimes seems to be a lost art. Every day we are inundated with articles that exalt big data, analytics, predictive modeling, data science, and statistics as the most compelling means of persuasion and communication.
What Does Network Security Look Like When There Is No Perimeter?
Recently, it’s been said by many in the IT Industry that ‘the perimeter is dead’. But what, exactly, does that mean? Think of it this way: it hasn’t been that long since all users, devices and applications were corralled into a closed network with defined entry and exit points. Essentially, the ‘wagons were circled’ and a firewall could be built to protect the perimeter.
Top 10 Trends from the Mitchell 2016 P&C Conference
At the 2016 Mitchell Property and Casualty Conference, keynotes, breakouts and everything in between were focused on technology and social trends that are changing the way we interact with one another and do business. From augmented reality to information security, here are 10 of the many trends that were top of mind at the conference.
Corporate Responsibility: How Employee Engagement and Community Engagement Go Hand-in-Hand
Employee engagement is a top priority for every human resources executive, and for good reason. According to a PWC study, employees who are committed to the companies they work for put in 57 percent more effort and are 87 percent less likely to resign. Despite these powerful statistics, Gallup reports that only about one third of U.S. workers are engaged at work.
Five P&C Hot Topics and the Trends Fueling Them
Does virtual reality have practical applications for the P&C and collision repair industries? While it may be too soon to say what the overall impact will be, we are seeing interesting applications that go beyond entertainment. Virtual reality is being used to train doctors, create architectural models, and test the safety of new car models in a virtual setting before manufacturing them. It’s easier to see the potential benefits of augmented reality.
Help Combat Opioid Misuse
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The worst drug overdose crisis in U.S. history is driving policymakers to declare opioid-use disorder a national emergency and to seek new ways to battle the epidemic. The workers’ compensation industry must likewise step up efforts to protect patients and better understand how the number one drug class among injured workers affects return-to-work and quality of life.
Winners to be announced at the P&C Conference in October
We are excited to announce the winners of our first annual Mitchell mPower Awards at our P&C conference, October 18, 2017. With a focus on delivering better outcomes for their customers, this years’ winners transformed processes and innovated services resulting in a positive impact on their business.