PPB September 2019

How Technology Will Change Insurance These are the biggest trends insurers are watching over the next three years: Customer-facing blockchain – 53% Internal blockchain applications – 50% AI-based technologies to improve client-facing processes – 47% Data analytics – 43% AI-based technologies to improve operational processes – 37% Cloud-based technology to improve operational efficiency – 30% Agile development – 27% Cloud-based technologies to generate business value – 13% Source: Accenture Insurance companies can cover their clients in any weather with the auto open/close super mini umbrella . This compact, lightweight umbrella features Rain Alertz technology, an app that notifies the user of impending rain shower. AAA Innovations / PPAI 110972 / www.aaainnovations.com Insurance professionals can represent their company with flair through custom-designed ties, scarves and jewelry. Use them as thank-you gifts or part of a client’s recognition program. Diane Katzman Design / PPAI 396045 www.dianekatzman.com With an internal 15-inch laptop sleeve, four zippered pockets, a side water bottle pocket and fully padded shoulder straps, the JanSport Fremont Laptop Backpack is destined to become a favorite while keeping your client’s logo front and center. Starline USA, Inc. / PPAI 112719 / www.starline.com A fun and smart gift from health insurance companies, the best-selling book Eat This, Not That highlights healthy food swaps for dining in or out. The Book Company / PPAI 218850 / www.thebookco.com With its unique finish, the heathered hard-bound JournalBook is an eye- catcher in the office or at insurance seminars. It includes a color-matched elastic pen loop, elastic closure and ribbon page marker. Leed’s / PPAI 112361 / www.leedsworld.com | SEPTEMBER 2019 | 61 GROW