Excerpts from The Benefits of a Data First Business Approach in Uncertain Times

Published: June 12, 2020, 3:32 p.m.

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In this episode of the Expert Perspectives podcast, sponsored by SambaSafety and hosted on Propertycasualty360.com, we\\u2019ll hear highlights from the May 13th presentation titled, The Benefits of a \\u201cData First\\u201d Business Approach in Uncertain Times.\\xa0

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While it\\u2019s too early to predict the long-term impact of the current economic downturn, trends are starting to emerge that would indicate paradigm shifts in insurance shopping, distribution channels and additional competitive risks. Companies that fare best during a recession are those who take steps to prepare, consider long-term implications and focus on maintaining growth and profitability through a recession. Matt Wiley, Channel Development & Alliance Management Lead at Equifax Insurance Solutions, and Michele Cook, Principal Product Manager at SambaSafety, address how organizations should respond to the current economic and social climate and leverage data to maintain and increase profitability.

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The full on-demand webcast can be found here: https://www.propertycasualty360.com/2020/03/19/the-benefits-of-a-data-first-business-approach-in-uncertain-times/

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Matt Wiley | Channel Development & Alliance Management Lead| Equifax Insurance Solutions

Matt Wiley enjoys helping clients make more informed decisions through the use of unique and differentiated data. He has spent the majority of his career in the insurance industry, gaining expertise in the areas of underwriting, data analysis, and software implementation. While insurance and data is his primary job function by day, Matt also enjoys playing golf, mountain biking, and coaching lacrosse.

Michele Cook | Principal Product Manager | SambaSafety

Michele Cook has nearly 20 years of experience working with the largest personal lines and commercial insurance carriers in North America. Michele\\u2019s expertise as a Sr. Product Manager is focused on proactively delivering accurate data to the underwriting community to gain better insights into driving behavior while uncovering hidden risks. Michele has built and managed some of the most well-known products utilized today that have become industry standards.

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