INDUSTRIAL LINKAGE STRATEGIES AND THEIR ROLE IN BRIDGING THE EMPLOYABILITY GAP IN INSURANCE SECTOR

Purpose: Industrial linkage strategies are necessary in any industry since they promote development of new products and technologies and access to new capabilities.The objective of this study is to identify the industrial linkage strategies and their role in bridging the employability gap in the insurance sector. The purpose of the study is to enable the readers understand the emerging trends in the insurance industry that help to bridge the employability gap and the innovative programs and approaches that foster youth employability. Methods: A desktop literature review was used for this purpose. Relevant seminal references and journal articles for the study were identified using Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria entailed papers that were not over five years old. Conclusions: The study concluded that some of the industrial linkage strategies that have reduced the employability gap include; use of high-tech programs, the hierarchy of critical skills and industrial talent strategy. Their role in bridging the employability gap in the insurance sector has resulted in increase in productivity among employers and employees in the insurance sector. Recommendations: The study recommended that insurance companies should incorporate and partner the high- tech companies who are more digitized, reinvent their workforce models and come up with training programs to nurture and equip their employees with top talent and adaptable skills.

Practical lessons from a general dentist of more than 50 years private practice plus 2 years of United States Air Force practice

Having practiced over 54 years the art and science of general dentistry, many changes in philosophy and performance have occurred. Some are minor while others very major. This series of observations will treat some in detail while others very briefly. The physical locations have been in the Dallas, Texas area of the USA. Definitions of terms set the stage for discussion of the basis of dentistry. Support for the scientific as well as evidence-based approaches is laid forth. Filling materials have transitioned from amalgam to composite being most prevalent. Fluoride added to local water supplies has decreased the number of decayed/sensitive teeth, the timing of initial decay, and the prognosis for remediation. pH is a major player in the deterioration of tooth structure. New understandings of tooth brushing and oral hygiene have significantly improved the future for continuing dental health. Absence of fluoride in bottled water has taken a front-center stage for helping/hurting chances of keeping teeth free of decay. Fluoride varnishes have widespread acceptance in America. Failure to seek routine dental care has influenced the outcomes for many younger patients, especially those who have graduated high school, gone off to college or into the workforce. Such lack of routine preventive influence raises the costs of care when it is received, often leading to complaints from patients about the high costs of repair. The alternative is prevention with ongoing consistent 6-month recalls/repairs when problems initiate, rather than allowing problems of long duration. The USA dental insurance industry adverse impact on practicing dentists is a vital monologue. Revealing the dental insurance industry as a number one concern of many surveys of practicing dentists is a way of preparing international countries for learning from the flawed USA models. Recent Congressional law, HR 1418, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act, will address some of the most critical wrongs by placing the dental insurance industry into antitrust restraints. Current concerns about digital X-ray’s diagnostic potential are revealed. Conservative dentistry is promoted. Results of conservative practice from nearly 50 years are documented with photos and X-rays. Bonded bridge technology is highlighted for its valued impact.

Test of Asymmetric Information in the Nepalese Reinsurance Market

Background: The imperfect information can cause an imbalance of power which may lead to market failure thus collection of information is very essential in today’s business world therefore, the availability of the correct and accurate information is very crucial for making sound economic decisions. Thus, information asymmetry has been a very pertinent issue where economic transaction takes place insurance market is not far behind. As, reinsurance provides huge indirect capital to the insurance industry, providing correct information’s like premium earned, claim by the insurer to the reinsurer’s for fair pricing of reinsurance premium along ensuring top rated reinsurance company remain in Nepalese insurance industry. Objectives: This study aims to examine whether there remains asymmetric information in Nepalese insurance market with reinsurer’s perspective in different portfolios such as fire, marine, motor, engineering and miscellaneous as well as combining all portfolio in aggregate. Methods: The study uses descriptive and causal relation research design. Further, the study uses secondary data of 14 nonlife insurance from 2008/09 to 2018/19 with 168 firm year observations Result: Results of the study revealed that that only in fire, marine and overall portfolios there exists strong asymmetric information. Rest of the portfolio like motor, engineering and miscellaneous there is no evidence of existence of asymmetric information. Conclusion: Existence of asymmetric information is mostly an inevitable part as one party always tries to avoid information to others for the sake of benefit. However, the existence of asymmetric information to a large extent may lead to unhealthy relations between the parties and may bring the cold war distortion of relations. Thus, the finding of the studies is beneficial to the Nepalese nonlife insurers as insurers need to provide correct and accurate information to the reinsures Implication: To cope with asymmetric information in the Nepalese insurance industry, this study provides strong evidence to provide correct and accurate information’s to the reinsurers else top rated reinsurers might withdraw their presence from the Nepalese market which will have adverse effect in the insurance industry.

Insurer’s Role in Intensifying Environmental Sustainability And Social Development

Objective – Sustainable insurance is the new concept that emerges in the current state, that every country adopting now. The objective of the study is to identify the insurance industry's role and contribution to promoting environmental sustainability. To outline sustainable insurance and sustainable/green products and services. Methodology – This paper explores the contribution of the insurance industry and its role in promoting environmental sustainability and social development. This is a theoretical paper, focused on the secondary sources of data from research publications, websites, books, journals, and articles. To achieve the objectives, this study will critically review previous literature and assess contemporary views from different perspectives. Findings– Various insurers are frequently focusing on their progress, enhancing their share of the market, and maintaining better risks to achieve marketplace success. Insurers should always be on the lookout for new ways to set themselves apart from the competition. The implication for insurers is that their actions matter a lot when it comes to environmental issues and providing green insurance solutions can open new business opportunities for the industry. The answer may lie in marketing new products related to potential climate change and the corresponding sustainability/green insurance. Novelty – Sustainable insurance is aimed primarily at developing innovative or green products and services, reducing risk, improving company efficiency, and supporting environmental, social, and financial sustainability. There hasn't been a general overview of the role of insurers in enhancing environmental sustainability and social development done yet. Theoretically, our work aids policymakers and other stakeholders in better understanding the role of insurers in enhancing environmental sustainability and social development. Type of Paper: Review JEL Classification: G20, G22, G23. Keywords: Insurance, Sustainability, Green insurance, Green products and services, Sustainable Development.

An analysis on the different insurance policy in India and its role in economy growth and providing people with better life opportunities

A update financial system is a very necessary for the economy growth, insurance industry provides freedom security for the future to all its citizen. In India the government and the insurance industry works together to provide maximum benefit to its people in the form of life and non-life insurance which includes health, travel and vehicle insurance, it is a very old industry, exiting since ancient times in different form, with privatization, we see a rapid rise in insurance industry, where people are saving along with there is domestic saving, FDI has amplified to 74% which has brough in capital income. Farmers, poor and vulnerable people have been benefitted with majority of the health insurance policy in India. we also see a rise in digital insurance. In FY21 the non-insurance recorded 5.19% growth in Growth Direct premiums, where as the market share for general and health insurance has escalated from 47.19% to 48.3% for FY20. In this pandemic the main focus in on health insurance, the government is bringing in new schemes for health sector and incrementing its insurance.

AN ANALYSIS OF CRUCIAL SKILLS REQUIRED IN THE MODERN WORKPLACE BY INSURANCE SECTOR EMPLOYERS

Purpose: The insurance industry is one of the industries that have experienced the Fourth Industrialization Revolution due to the ever-changing technology which will greatly affect the future of labour market. As a result, most insurance companies are reinventing their business and organizational strategies in order to modernize their workplace as well as acquire employers and employees with skills that can adapt to the new changes in technology. The objective of this study was to analyze the crucial skills required in the modern workplace by insurance sector employers. The aim of this study was to help the readers understand the crucial skills required by employees in the modern workplace and their importance in the insurance sector. Methodology: A desktop literature review was used for this purpose. Relevant seminal references and journal articles for the study were identified using Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria entailed papers that were not over five years old. Findings: Most insurance sectors aim to remain efficient and competitive in the rapidly changing global market. The challenge that affects the competitiveness and productivity of insurance sector are closely linked with the lack of the crucial skills necessary in the modern workplace. It is evident that from this review, researchers have emphasized on acquiring of various crucial skills that adapt to the ever-evolving technology in the modern workplace and specifically in the insurance sector. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The following are the recommendations were made: Insurance sectors should oftenly conduct training programs that will enable insurance providers gain essential skills that align with the evolving technology in this industry. Employers should not focus on gaining professional and technical skills only but also learn the soft skills that are essential when interacting with colleagues and customers. Insurance providers should document their work ethics to the public even if it’s through the online platform.

CHALLENGES FACING INSURANCE BROKERS IN KENYA

Purpose: The insurance industry, like other industries, has faced obstacles that have threatened its productivity, profitability, and capacity to compete against its rivals. The objective of this study to identify and discuss the challenges facing insurance brokers in Kenya. The aim of this work is to enable the readers understand the various challenges facing insurance brokers and their impact on the insurance industry. Methodology: A desktop literature review was used for this purpose. Relevant seminal references and journal articles for the study were identified using Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria entailed papers that were not over five years old. Findings: The study concluded that customer experience & satisfaction, workflow inefficiency, uncertainties in the market, unfavorable government regulation, cybersecurity risk and lead generation are some of the challenges that affect insurance brokers in Kenya. These challenges have greatly been influenced by the ever-changing technology that has revolutionized the workforce labour and business activities generally in all organizations and government influence on the regulations set by the Insurance Regulatory Authority. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study therefore recommended that insurance brokers should embrace the use of well-developed digital services that will enable them service their customers efficiently and meet their needs while the Insurance Regulatory Authority should come up with strategies that will help mitigate the unfavorable government regulations that affect insurance brokers.