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A: There is no easy answer. The risk premium, aimed at covering claims cost should increase. However, the remaining part of the premium to account for expenses including acquisition, operating and regulatory costs. would be a function of various factors. [2/2] #AskTheActuary

Q: Are premiums higher in developing countries where risk is higher? [Yiling] [1/2] #AskTheActuary #InsurTech #Blockchain

Q: If a work related accident happens. Will the individual be able to claim for it under his personal accident plan? [Elaine] A: Yes - in most circumstances. Especially if the work doesn’t fall in the hazardous category like adventure sport, mining, etc. #AskTheActuary

Q: Are insurance plans cheaper in developing countries? [Brandon] A: I don’t think there is a rule of thumb. Maybe yes, in dollar terms but maybe not after you have factored in purchasing power parity. #AskTheActuary

A: They intend to cover their gig workers through the respective captive insurance companies and I believe they have sufficient data to price it with a fair degree of confidence and still make it affordable. [2/2] #InsurTech #AskTheActuary

Q: How will companies like uber/lyft insure their gig workers? How will they price their insurance plans? Would it be affordable for gig workers? [Darren] [1/2] #AskTheActuary #InsurTech #Blockchain

Q: Would on-demand insurance fill the gap and help insure gig workers? [Gabriel] A: In general, yes. The trick lies in meeting the need, designing affordable product and making it easy to buy. #AskTheActuary #InsurTech #Blockchain

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A: I think with health telematics, they would be able to price premiums “better”. That is, the premiums would be a better reflection of underlying risk implying those at higher risk might pay higher than the current levels & vice versa [2/2] #AskTheActuary #InsurTech #Blockchain

Q: Will insurance companies use the data from health telematics to price future insurance plans costlier? For example, if a user does not exercise much, newly purchased plans will cost more [Pei Lin] [1/2] #AskTheActuary #InsurTech #Blockchain

Q: Premium discounts for limited payment plan will be extremely beneficial for a consumer? [Rachel] A: In my view, the discount would be commensurate with the reduction in risk. The premium payment mode may not have a significant role to play. #AskTheActuary

A: Yes, I would pay a relatively higher premium if I don’t share my health-related data. I am skeptical but not against the idea. Being skeptical is a side-effect of being an actuary :) [2/2] #AskTheActuary #InsurTech #Blockchain

Q: In your article, you mentioned you will be skeptical to share information to receive a discount, but won’t you be paying higher premiums if you didn’t? [Sam] [1/2] #AskTheActuary #InsurTech #Blockchain

Q: What sort of insurance plans have premium discounts? [Joe] A: Life and health plans. More common in health plans especially those covering critical illnesses. #AskTheActuary #InsurTech #Blockchain

Q: Generally, if we choose to share our health data, what is the % discount will we receive on the premiums? [Devin] A: From what I have seen, it generally ranges from 8%-20% p.a. However, this should evolve as insurance companies collect more data and analyze their experience.

Welcome to the 20th session of #AskTheActuary at 20:00 hours on the 20th day of this month! Luckily, I am around for 60 minutes (and not 20). Fire away your questions! ~@RamaniSumit #InsurTech #Blockchain