Data & Research
New Predictive Tool Finds Facebook Users’ Language Detects Those at Risk for Dangerous Drinking
The language used in Facebook posts can identify people at risk of hazardous drinking and alcohol use disorders (AUDs), according to a new study. Social media platforms are a "low-cost treasure ...
Autonomous Vehicles Can Be Tricked Into Dangerous Stops: Research
When a driverless car is in motion, one faulty decision by its collision-avoidance system can lead to disaster, but researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified another ...
How Customer Dissatisfaction Can Erode Merger Benefits
When two companies merge, they see an initial benefit, but consumer dissatisfaction often erodes the new company's value. According to new research from the University of Georgia, big brands often ...
How Narcissistic Bosses Stymie Knowledge Flow Across Business Units Inside Organizations
Narcissism is a prominent trait among top executives, and most people have seen the evidence in their workplaces. These individuals believe they have superior confidence, intelligence and judgment, ...
Ransomware Attacks Up More Last Year Than In Prior Five Years: Verizon
Verizon released its 15th annual report on data breaches last week, finding that ransomware attacks increased by 13 percent in a single year—representing a jump greater than the prior five years ...
Self-Fulfilling Rankings Boost Rating Agency Power: Researcher
Agencies that rate and rank nations, corporations and colleges wield enormous power, influencing investment flows and prompting leaders to pursue policies that might improve their standing. But the ...
Climate Change Is Hurting Insurance Industry: Report
Climate change is hurting the insurance industry, and only 8 percent of insurers are preparing adequately for its impact, consultants Capgemini and financial industry body Efma said in a report on ...
Reserves and Inflation: Insurers Got This!
According to an analysis of loss reserves published in mid-March by Assured Research, 2021 marked the 16th straight year that the U.S. P/C industry's loss reserves developed favorably—by about ...