As with most neurological disorders, making an accurate diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often complicated. The standard diagnosis of PD is clinical, meaning there’s no test, such as a blood test, that can give a conclusive result. Instead, certain physical symptoms need to be present to qualify a diagnosis of PD.
Senior Core Machine Learning Engineer in Paris, Tingting Wang works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business impact and societal resilience. At SCOR, she designs AI solutions that transform massive volumes of unstructured data into actionable insights, enabling faster, more reliable decision-making. Behind the technology lies a personal journey shaped by adaptation, curiosity and a clear conviction: innovation only matters when it makes a real difference.
Where it all begins: growing between worlds
When most people picture an insurance professional, they imagine someone with a background in finance, mathematics, or economics. They probably don’t picture someone with a History of Art degree who once dreamed of working in art or fashion journalism. But for 25‑year‑old Olivia Hazell, now an Underwriting Assistant in Fine Art & Specie with SCOR Business Solutions, the road to insurance was anything but expected.
On Monday 2nd October, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its ‘Review of terminal illness benefits within life insurance protection products’. Full details of the background to the review, who it applies to and how the work was conducted can be found at the link below:
I was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia in 1981. Looking back, it’s remarkable to see how your career will unfold - from those first steps in the financial services industry to leading SCOR Global Life Australia & New Zealand as CEO. When you start out, women in life insurance leadership are few and far between; you’ll often find yourself one of the only women at the table.
It was the end of an era at the close of Q1 2024. SCOR Cardiology CMO, Dr Jeremy Sayer has decided to hang up his stethoscope and retire. Dr Sayer has been SCOR’s Cardiology CMO for over 20 years and we have been so very grateful for all the advice and wisdom he has shared with us over the years.
Parkinson's disease, a complex and debilitating neurological disorder, has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, significantly impacting the lives of individuals and their families. As a progressive condition with no known cure, it brings a range of motor and non-motor symptoms that can lead to severe disability. The financial burden associated with Parkinson's disease, particularly for those diagnosed at younger ages, highlights the need for some form of insurance, whether it be Critical Illness (CI) or Income Protection (IP).
Every day at SCOR, our experts are tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges: climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, health crises, and financial shocks. These risks may seem abstract, but their impact on people and communities is very real.
To understand the differences between insurance and reinsurance, we’re exploring the world of cyber risk with two SCOR experts, Gillian Anderson, Global Head of Cyber Insurance at SCOR Business Solutions, and Julien Galzy, SCOR’s Head of Cyber Treaty Reinsurance.
Théodore Giffard started his professional journey with a clear ambition: to broaden his horizons through international experience. After earning a master’s degree in IT auditing in France, he was determined to find the global exposure he had missed during his work-study years.