The global pace of technological advances is increasing rapidly with personal computers, the internet and mobile phones being an integral part of our daily lives. As shown in Figure 1 below, TV took 13 years to reach 50 million users, while the internet took just four years and the iPad took under two years to reach the same point. Technology today supports our primary communication; we tweet, shop online, work remotely and access data in two clicks. Given this phenomenal rate of change, the implications for individuals and the corporate world–including the (re)insurance industry–are significant. Technology transforms and supports all we do at home and at work.

Source: CelentIt was unimaginable, even five years ago, that technology could give us 3D printing for military parts’ production,to create prosthetic joints and design personalized pastaat home. Mobile robotics has enabled computer driven operations, using the MRI scan for guidance, for conditions such as prostate cancer and the self-drive car, which is now a reality. A look at Amazon’s acquisitions and investment in robotics show how seriously companies are taking these developments. The Cloud, which reduces the risk of data loss and offers tremendous access and usage flexibility, is another illustration of technological advancement providing major business benefits. All of these examples have a significant impact on how we live our lives but also, how products and services we offer will change with technological advancement.

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