New Technology and Employment in Insurance, Banking, and Building Societies

New Technology and Employment in Insurance, Banking, and Building Societies
Author: Amin Rajan
Publisher: Gower Publishing Company, Limited
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1984
Genre: Financial institutions
ISBN:

Research report on the impact of technological change on clerical worker employment in insurance, banking and building societies (service sector) in the UK - based on a 1982-1983 mail survey of 200 financial institutions, examines trends in office computerization and use of word processing; presents medium term forecasts of business prospects up to 1987, implications for occupational structure, skill and job requirements, job design, working conditions, etc. Bibliography, diagrams, references and statistical tables.

Disrupting Finance

Disrupting Finance
Author: Theo Lynn
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2018-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030023303

This open access Pivot demonstrates how a variety of technologies act as innovation catalysts within the banking and financial services sector. Traditional banks and financial services are under increasing competition from global IT companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon and PayPal whilst facing pressure from investors to reduce costs, increase agility and improve customer retention. Technologies such as blockchain, cloud computing, mobile technologies, big data analytics and social media therefore have perhaps more potential in this industry and area of business than any other. This book defines a fintech ecosystem for the 21st century, providing a state-of-the art review of current literature, suggesting avenues for new research and offering perspectives from business, technology and industry.

How Modern Technology Affects the Experienced Worker

How Modern Technology Affects the Experienced Worker
Author: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1986
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Comparison of the impact of technological change on physiologycal and mental stress among experienced workers in Denmark, France, Germany, Federal Republic, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands - groups case studies of work load, work environment, work organization, occupational qualification, workers adaptation, job satisfaction, etc., among workers with ten or more years seniority in the telecommunications, banking, insurance, electronics industry and machine tool industry. Graphs, statistical tables.

How Modern Technology Affects the Experienced Worker

How Modern Technology Affects the Experienced Worker
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1986
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Evaluation report on the impact of technological change (computerization) on work organization and physical and mental stress among experienced workers (mainly maintenance) in Ireland - presents case studies and methodology incl. The description of the sample; considers perspectives on retraining for the new digital programme; discusses indicators of work environment related strains and effects on occupational health. References, statistical tables.

The Application of Emerging Technology and Blockchain in the Insurance Industry

The Application of Emerging Technology and Blockchain in the Insurance Industry
Author: Kiran Sood
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2024-02-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1003811477

This book is a unique guide to the disruptions, innovations, and opportunities that technology provides the insurance sector and acts as an academic/industry-specific guide for creating operational effectiveness, managing risk, improving financials, and retaining customers. It also contains the current philosophy and actionable strategies from a wide range of contributors who are experts on the topic. It logically explains why traditional ways of doing business will soon become irrelevant and therefore provides an alternative choice by embracing technology. Practitioners and students alike will find value in the support for understanding practical implications of how technology has brought innovation and modern methods to measure, control, and evaluation price risk in the insurance business. It will help insurers reduce operational costs, strengthen customer interactions, target potential customers to provide usage-based insurance, and optimize the overall business. Retailers and industry giants have made significant strides in adopting digital platforms to deliver a satisfying customer experience. Insurance companies must adjust their business models and strategies to remain competitive and take advantage of technology. Insurance companies are increasingly investing in IT and related technologies to improve customer experience and reduce operational costs. Innovation through new technologies is a key driver of change in the financial sector which is often accompanied by uncertainty and doubt. This book will play a pivotal role in risk management through fraud detection, regulatory compliances, and claim settlement leading to overall satisfaction of customers.