In November 2022, the pharmaceutical company Eisai released the full results from its phase 3 clinical trials of a new Alzheimer’s treatment drug called “lecanemab”. This is the first drug that has acted to successfully slow down the destruction of the brain in Alzheimer's by tackling the condition itself, rather than the symptoms it creates. This is achieved by reducing accumulations of an abnormal protein in the brain called amyloid.

For many people, the first time they would have heard of Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) was during the COVID-19 pandemic when it was the topic of many media articles. Famously, it was mRNA technology that delivered the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved by the medical authorities, and went on to protect millions of lives from the severe effects of COVID-19, across the world.

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The insurance industry is constantly evolving, with companies seeking innovative ways to improve customer experience and streamline operations. In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have opened up new possibilities for insurers. One such breakthrough is the integration of ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) technology, a cutting-edge natural language processing model developed by OpenAI.

Introduction

Working in insurance for over 20 years, in a claim's role, I see the value of Protection Insurance every day. I have assessed countless claims over the years for young people suffering with life- changing illnesses, many of whom were in excellent health before they became ill.

Whilst I used to cockily think of myself as almost invincible, I have learnt the hard way that I was very wrong, and this was a very big error in my judgment.

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Alzheimer- und andere Demenzformen gehören zu den größten Herausforderungen unserer Zeit - Geschrieben von Iris Heiermann, L&H Senior-Schadenmanager.

SCOR recognizes the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for its employees. To support this, the SCOR Inclusion Global Network, SIGN+, was launched in 2017 to align all existing local DEI initiatives. This global employee-led network, provides opportunities for employees to champion diversity and inclusion and collectively learn about the significance of DEI and its impact on their professional wellbeing.

Kinder sind unsere Zukunft. Die Sorge um deren Zukunft wird aufgrund des demographischen Wandels und der geopolitischen Umstände immer größer. Nicht nur im privaten Bereich spielen sie daher eine immer größere Rolle. Auch in der Lebensversicherung entwickeln sich Kinder und Jugendliche zu einer wichtigen Zielgruppe. In der heutigen Zeit, in der es üblich ist, dass beide Elternteile arbeiten und Familien nach finanzieller Sicherheit streben, besteht der Wunsch nach einer guten Absicherung im Ernstfall auch für die Kleinsten in unserer Gesellschaft.