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InsuranceJournal.com reported on the adventures of IBM’s artificial intelligence machine, Watson, and its victory on the TV game show “Jeopardy.” In the article and podcast, What’s Next for IBM’s Watson: Insurance Jobs in Jeopardy?, IBM’s insurance industry representative Jamie Bisker suggested that there are several potential jobs in insurance for Watson. The story touched a nerve and generated a lot of comments on the likelihood of computers like Watson doing more of the work of insurance professionals. Here is a sampling of the feedback:

Johnston of Applied Systems talks about his views on social media, mobile computing and the “cloud.” As cool as all the new technology is, Johnston believes that new tools must help an agency achieve basic business goals.

‘Y’ Blog?

In her latest Come Along For the Ride Blog on IJ.com, Gen Yers Looking for Lucky Number 29, Donna Chiapperino considers that a typical Gen Yer will have 29 jobs in a lifetime. Why do they switch jobs? Do we want “one of them” working for us? Check out the blog on IJ.com at https://www.insurancejournal.com/blogs/the-ride/2011/02/28/186699.htm

Warren Buffett Disses D&O Insurance?

Giant Berkshire Hathaway does not provide liability insurance for its own directors. Warren Buffett says that if his directors mess up with Berkshire shareholders’ money, they will lose their money as well. Check out the Oracle from Omaha’s views on D&O, America, corporate culture and more at No D&O Insurance at Berkshire, https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2011/02/28/188339.htm

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