The outlook for the insurance sector will depend less on natural disasters and more on how the big insurers respond to smaller competitors and the use of technology in assessing policies.
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Clinical Psychologist, University of Technology Sydney
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A/Prof, UTS Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research and ARC DECRA Fellow, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate Professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Casual Academic, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Marketing, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor, School of Mathematical And Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Communication, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Employment Relations and HRM, University of Technology Sydney
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Visiting Fellow, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Research Consultant, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Visual Communication, School of Design, University of Technology Sydney
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PhD Candidate in Quantum Technology & Innovation Governance, Institue for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior lecturer, Marketing, University of Technology Sydney
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Industry Professor and Chief Economist, University of Technology Sydney
