Digitalization will continue to be the dominant theme in the insurance industry in 2024. Fadata, a leading provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, sees three sweeping trends: the increasing use of Cloud services, the growing use of AI and analytics applications, and the growing importance of digital ecosystems. In addition, the megatrend of sustainability will have a major impact on the insurance industry. Increasing competitive pressure and changing customer demands are forcing insurance companies to drive digitalization. This includes process optimization and automation, as well as the establishment of new business models. Fadata has identified three key developments and…
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In a recent nationwide survey, Kudd.ly™, the UK’s leading cosy brand known for its premium weighted blankets and hoodie blankets, found that over a third (37%) of the UK population feel they aren’t hugged enough. The study, conducted with 2,000 individuals aged 18 to 65 and above, shed light on the nation’s craving for more affection, something that will undoubtedly be felt even more over the festive period for those who may be unable to see loved ones. In a shocking finding, the survey highlighted that nearly a quarter (23%) of the elderly haven’t received a hug in the past…
For those planning to hire a car over the Christmas period, SIXT’s resident travel expert Jamie Holt, Operations Director is here to bust the most common car rental myths. Renting a car can sometimes be an intimidating experience for those who don’t do it often. There can be a lot of rumour, gossip, and outright mis-truths when it comes to car rental. Here are five car rental myths and truths to help make the rental experience as swift and seamless as possible: Myth 1: You will be charged for a full day regardless of what time you pick the car up – Many drivers think they…
With either Josh, Dan, or Matty taking the crown in this year’s The Great British Bake Off all-male final (Tuesday 28th November, 8pm, Channel 4), a family bake-off poll by Camp Coffee has taken place to definitively answer the much-debated question of who claims the star baker apron in the family. And the winner is… our cherished mums with nearly a quarter of the votes (24%). The poll which highlights the nation’s love for baking, popularised by shows like The Great British Bake Off, also reveals a growing confidence in the family kitchen with 20% of respondents claiming ‘Myself’ as the best…
USA world’s most network ready country, with Canada (11th) and Brazil (44th) taking second and third spot across the Americas The United States has retained its leading position in the 2023 Network Readiness Index (NRI), published today – Canada (11th) and Brazil (44th) are the next top performers from the Americas, with Peru (73rd) seen as a rising star, moving up by five positions. Venezuela (93rd), included in the rankings for the first time since 2020, also saw improved performance. Overall, the Americas are recognized for their varied and comprehensive digital strategies, pointing to a region embracing a digital evolution. With…
Consumers are more accepting of AI in animal form if the task seems to fit the species, such as running advice from a cheetah, finds new research from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (UCD Smurfit School), HEC Montréal, and Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China). Consumers are then more likely to engage with the animal AI than humanoid AI if the activity, experience, or product is designed to be fun. AI‐powered services are increasingly adopting animal representations, referred to as zoonotic design. Examples include Otter.ai (otter) and GoCharlie.ai (dog), which perform tasks traditionally completed by humans, such as…
Divorce-Online, under the leadership of CEO Mark Keenan, who pioneered ‘online divorce’ in the nineties, has been at the forefront of championing consumer rights. Over the past 23 years, Divorce-Online has assisted more than 180,000 clients, saving them an impressive £150 million in legal fees. Court fees for divorce have long been a contentious issue, often acting as a significant obstacle for couples seeking to end their marriages. The current court fee of £593 places an undue financial burden on individuals during an already stressful period in their lives, often leading them to resort to credit cards to cover these…
Entering the new year, the UK’s dynamic entrepreneurial hubs, with over 700,000 new businesses annually, offer unparalleled opportunities. Relocating to key cities like London, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, or Birmingham becomes a strategic move for entrepreneurs seeking success in a thriving business ecosystem. Eager to find out which locations in the UK offer the most favourable conditions for market success, experts at Alan Boswell Commercial Insurance looked into the UK cities with the largest companies. As well as this, they looked into the reasons why relocating your business next year might be part of a winning business formula. UK hotspots for corporate giants Rank City County No.…
1 IN 10 EMPLOYEES HAVE SLEPT WITH SOMEONE AT THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY FINDS RUNWAY EAST Culture-led flexible workspace operator, Runway East has carried out a survey with 600 office workers from across the UK about their attitudes to work and Christmas shenanigans at Christmas, it found that 84% don’t like participating in Secret Santa, 81% of employees don’t enjoy a Team Christmas lunch and 79% don’t like the Office Christmas party. However, at the Office Christmas Party, 1 in 4 admit being drunk at their desk, 19% confess to having had an office snog and 11% share that they’ve slept with…
Despite being formulaic and (sometimes) cheesy, revisiting the same old Christmas movies each year doesn’t fail to help us ring in the Yuletide spirit as we indulge in the warm hit of nostalgic feelings. But which year and decade produced the most memorable Christmas movies that hit all the right notes? Intrigued, the nostalgia experts at BestBettingSites.com delved into factors such as the number of holiday film releases, average IMDb ratings and count of IMDb votes from 1960 to 2022 to reveal it all. Key findings: The 1960s is crowned the GREATEST decade for Christmas movies, followed by the 1980s and 1990s 1990 claims the honor of…