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Shin Research Program Unveils Insights to Bridge Insurance Industry's Talent Gap

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Human Resources, Learning, Research, Social learning, IIS, Shin, Partnership, Kyobo Life Insurance, Genomics, Risk management, HR, Growth, Management

The Shin Research Program , generously underwritten by Kyobo Life Insurance Company , has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to delve into talent and leadership trends within the insurance industry.

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  • The Shin Research Program , generously underwritten by Kyobo Life Insurance Company , has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to delve into talent and leadership trends within the insurance industry.
  • Supported by over three decades of partnership with the International Insurance Society (IIS), the program focuses on cultivating in-depth research on pressing topics such as regulation, microinsurance, genomics, cyber, resilience, and more.
  • Prioritizing candidates with a broad understanding of the global, integrated nature of the insurance industry.
  • The Shin Program aims to continuously educate the industry by tracking key trends in talent management annually.

German Design Furniture Retailer Cairo Teams Up with ARHT to Revolutionize its Customer Experience with Holographic Sales Assistants

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
CAPSULE, Fraunhofer, Research, NRF, Fraunhofer Society, Partnership, IIS, German, OTCQB, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, Integrated circuit, ART

Leveraging ARHT hologram technology, Cairo plans to "duplicate" their sales assistants as live holograms and beam them via ARHT CAPSULE to other retail shops, offering a unique and immersive shopping experience for their customers.

Key Points: 
  • Leveraging ARHT hologram technology, Cairo plans to "duplicate" their sales assistants as live holograms and beam them via ARHT CAPSULE to other retail shops, offering a unique and immersive shopping experience for their customers.
  • "I saw the potential of holograms during my visit to the NRF Big Show last year," confesses Furchheim.
  • If successful, Cairo aims to open smaller stores in various locations, offering customers the chance to interact with holographic sales assistants.
  • With the holographic sales assistant, Cairo aims to reshape the way customers interact with their products and bring a new level of personalization to the retail experience.

Pre-War Greats from Gregorie Neck Collection Join Growing Roster of Highlights for Broad Arrow Amelia Island Auction

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Collection, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Paris Motor Show, Car, United, Porsche, RSK, Pre-war, Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Club, Mercedes-Benz, Bugatti, McLaren, CCCA, Calendar, Classic, Broad arrow, IIS, Pointe technique, Rolls-Royce Phantom II, Spyder, WWII, Auction

Formerly part of the esteemed Harrah Collection until 1973 before being purchased by avid collector and restorer Ed Morgan.

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  • Formerly part of the esteemed Harrah Collection until 1973 before being purchased by avid collector and restorer Ed Morgan.
  • Broad Arrow will kickstart its 2024 calendar with the company’s 2nd annual Amelia Auction.
  • Set for March 1-2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, the Amelia Auction will feature exceptional collector cars ranging from pre-War classics to modern supercars.
  • Collectors interested in consigning their car(s) to this world-class event are invited to contact a Broad Arrow specialist via broadarrowauctions.com .

Adam Warf Joins Iapetus Infrastructure Services as Director of UVM Development

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Thought, UVM, ECI, Consultant, IIS, New business development, UAA, ISA, Growth, Management

HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to driving new growth, Iapetus Infrastructure Services (IIS) is bringing Adam Warf into the fold as Director of Utility Vegetation Management Development.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to driving new growth, Iapetus Infrastructure Services (IIS) is bringing Adam Warf into the fold as Director of Utility Vegetation Management Development.
  • "Adam's integrity, experience, and determination are the perfect blend for Iapetus," IIS COO Tej Singh declares.
  • Warf joins the Houston-based utility infrastructure services firm after more than a decade at ECI - Environmental Consultants, where he most recently served as Director of New Business Development.
  • Warf led ECI's new business development team and collaborated with several utilities to enhance UVM programs throughout North America.

University of Cincinnati and University of International Business and Economics Attain Prestigious Global Centers of Insurance Excellence Designation for 2023

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Professional Services, University, Thought Leadership, Insurance, Education, Research, Risk management, IIS, Columbia Global Centers, GCIE, Hilton Singapore Orchard, UIBE, Knowledge, Economics

The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner III Center for Insurance and Risk Management and the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) as 2023 inductees for the Global Centers of Insurance Excellence (GCIE).

Key Points: 
  • The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner III Center for Insurance and Risk Management and the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) as 2023 inductees for the Global Centers of Insurance Excellence (GCIE).
  • The IIS recognized the institutions at an awards ceremony held during the Global Insurance Forum on Nov. 6 at the Hilton Singapore Orchard.
  • With the addition of the University of Cincinnati and UIBE, there are now 35 GCIE designees representing 11 countries.
  • To foster collaboration and strengthen ties within the industry, all GCIE designees receive a one-year complimentary membership to the International Insurance Society (IIS).

AIA, PAK Programs and Swiss Re Recognized for Excellence in Insurance Innovation

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Environment, Professional Services, Thought Leadership, Insurance, Sustainability, ITL, Better Living Through Circuitry, Confidentiality, Risk management, Swiss Re, PAK, Fintech, Risk, IIS, Global Innovation Index, Digital, AIA, AI, Hilton Singapore Orchard, Analytics

The awards recognize companies that have shown exceptional achievement in driving innovation and fostering sustainability within the insurance and risk management industry.

Key Points: 
  • The awards recognize companies that have shown exceptional achievement in driving innovation and fostering sustainability within the insurance and risk management industry.
  • Property/Casualty Innovator of the Year: PAK Programs
    The Property/Casualty Innovator of the Year award goes to PAK Programs for their submission "Addressing CAT Risks with Drones and 360-Degree Cameras."
  • PAK Programs has developed an innovative approach to tackling wildfire losses in the winery business.
  • Visit the recognition page to learn more about individuals and companies who have made outstanding contributions to the insurance industry.

AM Best to Participate in Regulatory Discussion at International Insurance Society’s Global Insurance Forum

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Insurance, Professional Services, Stonebridge International Insurance Ltd, AM Best, Credit, News, Curtis, Conference, AM, Artificial intelligence, IIS, Hilton Singapore Orchard, ALL, Risk management

Rob Curtis, managing director and chief executive officer of AM Best’s Singapore operations, will participate in a one-on-one discussion on the subject of insurance regulation during the 2023 International Insurance Society’s (IIS) Global Insurance Forum, which will be held 5-7 November 2023 at Hilton Singapore Orchard in Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • Rob Curtis, managing director and chief executive officer of AM Best’s Singapore operations, will participate in a one-on-one discussion on the subject of insurance regulation during the 2023 International Insurance Society’s (IIS) Global Insurance Forum, which will be held 5-7 November 2023 at Hilton Singapore Orchard in Singapore.
  • The event is being presented by the IIS and the Pacific Insurance Conference.
  • The Global Insurance Forum is marking its return as an in-person event for the first time since 2019.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

NICO Awards $40,000 Grant to London's Kings College Hospital

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
CONNECT, Neoplasm, DRS, Physician, DSM-IV codes, Biomarker, Regeneration, White matter, Research, IIS, Neuro, Neurosurgery, Brain, King, NICO, MD, King's College Hospital, MIPS, Patient, Medical imaging, Neuroscience

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranjeev Bhangoo, MD, and Jose Lavador, MD, neurosurgeons from Kings College Hospital in London, have received a $40,000 Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) grant from NICO Corporation to assess differences in the microstructural improvement of brain fiber tracts between Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) with NICO's BrainPath and a conventional surgical approach following deep-seated tumor removal. The study aims to correlate these differences with associated clinical repercussions and patient functional outcomes that ultimately impact treatment decisions.

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  • Dr. Bhangoo is Clinical Director of Neuroscience and Dr. Lavador a Consultant Neurosurgeon at King's College Hospital.
  • They are seeking a better understanding of the impact NICO technologies have on patient recovery.
  • Existing published data suggests that NICO technologies cause less damage to brain fiber tracts when accessing tumors in deep subcortical regions of the brain.
  • The NICO Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) grant program is dedicated to supporting novel pre-clinical and clinical research efforts related to improved patient and economic outcomes using NICO technologies.

NICO Awards $40,000 Grant to London's Kings College Hospital

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
CONNECT, Neoplasm, DRS, Physician, DSM-IV codes, Biomarker, Regeneration, White matter, Research, IIS, Neuro, Neurosurgery, Brain, King, NICO, MD, King's College Hospital, MIPS, Patient, Medical imaging, Neuroscience

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranjeev Bhangoo, MD, and Jose Lavador, MD, neurosurgeons from Kings College Hospital in London, have received a $40,000 Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) grant from NICO Corporation to assess differences in the microstructural improvement of brain fiber tracts between Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) with NICO's BrainPath and a conventional surgical approach following deep-seated tumor removal. The study aims to correlate these differences with associated clinical repercussions and patient functional outcomes that ultimately impact treatment decisions.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Bhangoo is Clinical Director of Neuroscience and Dr. Lavador a Consultant Neurosurgeon at King's College Hospital.
  • They are seeking a better understanding of the impact NICO technologies have on patient recovery.
  • Existing published data suggests that NICO technologies cause less damage to brain fiber tracts when accessing tumors in deep subcortical regions of the brain.
  • The NICO Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) grant program is dedicated to supporting novel pre-clinical and clinical research efforts related to improved patient and economic outcomes using NICO technologies.

RGA Leaders Of Tomorrow 2023 Award Winners Announced: Recipients Spotlight Leadership, Sustainable Investment and the Protection Gap

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Insurance, Professional Services, Transamerica, IIS, Mentorship, Need, Reinsurance Group of America, RGA, Management, Tomorrow, Incorporated

The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Felicia Er of MSIG Asia the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow 2023 award winner for her original research Empathetic Leadership.

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  • The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Felicia Er of MSIG Asia the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow 2023 award winner for her original research Empathetic Leadership.
  • Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a leading global life and health reinsurer, is a 2023 Global Insurance Forum Gold Partner and the sponsor of the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow.
  • Since its inception in 2015, the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow program has included a total of 76 candidates from 16 countries.
  • This year, the 2023 RGA Leaders of Tomorrow honored candidates, Felicia Er, Joyce Liow and Joseph Strathman, will present at the Global Insurance Forum in Singapore, Nov. 5-7 .