Research and White Papers February 2021
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Alternative therapies in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19
 Since the start of the pandemic, a number of alternative remedies have emerged that purport to prevent or treat COVID-19, yet have proven to be unsafe or ineffective. Insurers should be aware of serious health complications that can result from many of t...
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Articles February 2021
SARS-CoV-2 Variants: A Focus on Vaccine Efficacy
What is the potential impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on the efficacy of vaccines already approved or in development? According to ˿ƵAPP's Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, the ability of certain manufacturers to modify their vaccines to target future variants is reassuring, but c... Read More
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Videos February 2021
How to Reduce Insurance Fraud and Mitigate Risk via Secure Data Collaboration
 

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Articles February 2021
Insurance and Social Media: Keyboard Worriers
Sentiment analysis of social media could be a cost-effective tool for analyzing the evolution of public opinion relating to COVID-19 and insurance, says ˿ƵAPP's John Ng in Read More
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Articles January 2021
Fishing for Wealth: Wisdom on the High Net Worth Market from China
The growth of the High Net Worth (HNW) insurance market in China was never inevitable: success required both opportunity and ingenuity. ˿ƵAPP's Limin Chen describes how the market has evolved and the ways smart underwriting strategies confer competitive advantages.  Read More
Articles January 2021
Physical Health, Obesity, and the Challenge to Stay Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The ongoing pandemic is significantly affecting people's mental and physical well-being across the globe. In this article, ˿ƵAPP's Gayathri Ravi Shankar and ˿ƵAPPX's Carmela Tedesco study COVID-19's impact on physical health and its potential long-term consequences. Read More
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Videos January 2021
AI Demystified: The ABCs of AI / ML / OCR / NLP / BI

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Articles January 2021
Take Comfort in the Uncomfortable
If the deeply disruptive events of 2020 teach us anything, it may be that we as insurers – and as individuals – should get comfortable with asking ourselves uncomfortable questions. Read More
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Articles January 2021
COVID-19, the Rise of the EAP, and the Price of Peace of Mind
For the first time since 2014, ˿ƵAPP has surveyed major Group Life, Group Long Term Disability (LTD), and Worksite carriers on value-added services. The findings were striking and suggest employer concern regarding overstressed workers may be fueling demand for the Employ... Read More
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Articles January 2021
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and insurance solutions

2020's events have significantly affected the world population's mental health. In this article, ˿ƵAPPX's Carmela Tedesco dives deep into the looming global mental health crisis, examining short- and long-term effects, as well as tools and options available to augment ...

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Articles January 2021
New Year, New Users: Are New Year’s resolutions a timely marketing opportunity for wellness products?
With technology increasingly seen as a solution to help promote healthy behavior, do “fresh start” mindsets turn consumers to well-being apps at the New Year? Read More
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Articles January 2021
Recovered: What Does it Mean Post-COVID-19?

Multiorgan symptoms after recovery from COVID-19 are increasingly being reported. ˿ƵAPP conducts a comprehensive evaluation of 'long COVID' and other trends among survivors of the virus and addresses important underwriting and claims considerations.

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Articles January 2021
Assessing Differentiated Thyroid Cancers and Variants
Dr. Radhika Counsell, Consulting Medical Officer, offers a deep dive into differentiated thyroid cancers and discusses this topic in the context of critical illness claims assessment in ReFlections Read More
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Articles January 2021
The Monoclonal Antibody Revolution – What Insurers Need to Know
ReFlections editor Dr. Daniel D. Zimmerman, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Medical, reviews therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, which are rapidly growing in importance for a multitude of disorders for both prevention and treatment. Read More
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Publications January 2021
ReFlections Volume 52, January 2021
Examine emerging trends in COVID-19 and claims considerations, differentiated thyroid cancers, monoclonal antibodies, and more. 
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Articles December 2020
Digital Transformations in Bancassurance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Long before the pandemic closed bank doors, consumers were digitizing day-to-day financial activities and many banks were pruning branches. The pandemic has only accelerated this process. ˿ƵAPP's Leigh Allen and Eva Goldstein examine the implications of this digitization ... Read More
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Research and White Papers December 2020
COVID-19 Mortality by Age, Gender, Ethnicity, Obesity, and Other Risk Factors: A Comparison Against All-Cause Mortality

How much do different factors influence COVID-19 mortality risk versus all-cause mortality risk? ˿ƵAPP’s Global Data Insights team set out to answer this question through a thorough analysis and comparison of COVID-19 and all-cause mortality ri...

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Research and White Papers December 2020
Western Lifestyle, Global Problem: Rising Rates of Cancer in the Young
Research suggests that the cause of rising incidence rates of cancer in adolescents and young adults relate to the increasing prevalence of obesity, the consumption of a Westernized diet, and leading a sedentary lifestyle. A focus on lifestyle and dietary habits of... Read More
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Articles December 2020
Global Claims Views: Suicide Prevention Initiatives Update

The coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown restrictions have had a corrosive effect on mental health around the world; insurers can be part of the solution, and in

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Articles December 2020
Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of Health and Wellness Part III: Mental Health

The current crisis has only exacerbated these health issues. As a result, coverage for mental and behavioral health tools, previously an afterthought, are now seen as critical elements of business continuity plans.

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