TOPICS IN THE BOOK Effect of Digital Distribution Channels on Performance of Insurance Sector Implications for Big Data Analytics on Claims Fraud Management in Insurance Sector An Analysis of Crucial Skills Required in the Modern Workplace by Insurance Sector Employers Industrial Linkage Strategies and Their Role in Bridging the Employability Gap in Insurance Sector Influence of Gender Diversity on Performance of Insurance Firms; A Review of Literature

The opening up of the Indian insurance industry means facing tough competition and growing significantly. The book begins with a global perspective to this industry, moves on to the current scenario in insurance and ends with a perspective on risk managem

Papers presented at the International Conference on Service Industry : Challenges & Opportunities, held at Muscat in September 2006.

Striking a balance between the technical characteristics of the subject and the practical aspects of decision making, spanning from fraud analytics in claims management, to customer analytics, to risk analytics in solvency, the comprehensive coverage presented makes Big Data an invaluable resource for any insurance professional.

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