World Diabetes Day: Why Prevention Is Sweet Success
About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, and most of the sufferers have type 2 diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is treatable, but even more important, it’s preventable. Most people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are obese or overweight, and their eating habits could use some adjustment. Getting type 2 diabetes […]
Life Insurance Ecosystem
Among the biggest threats to global economies and healthcare systems are Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). They are responsible for over 70% of deaths worldwide (WEF). The World Economic Forum is now appealing for a focus on total health and well-being, encouraging a holistic health approach that encompasses mental and physical well-being, along with socio-economic determinants of […]
dacadoo and Microsoft join forces
Adapted from Microsoft Pulse “530 years ago, Leonardo Da Vinci attempted to define the quality of human life. Fast forward half a millennium and we are doing the same thing – just with different technology.” Much like Da Vinci, our CEO, Peter Ohnemus, has grand ambitions for the role he can play in shaping human […]
dacadoo wins two awards!
As the insurance and Insurtech worlds have moved online, so have we. Normally, at this time of the year, we’d be busy hopping on and off planes; traveling all around the world to attend conferences, seminars and award ceremonies. However, as this year is like no other, we’re still keeping busy attending all our usual […]
Health as the New Wealth: A Business Perspective
COVID-19 has taken a toll on many businesses and communities. It has also led to a drastic shift in the way many individuals think about their health. A McKinsey & Company article found that “the COVID-19 crisis has spurred consumers to become more health-oriented and increase their intake of vitamins and minerals.” Many people have […]
Obesity and COVID-19: The Global Healthcare Burden
The coronavirus pandemic is having a profound impact on the world’s health and economy. Those with compromised immune systems and significant risk factors have a higher likelihood of getting the virus and developing severe cases. As information emerges about this illness, we are learning more about some of these risk factors, one of which is […]
dacadoo wins big at MongoDB awards
We’ve been the recipients of not only one, but two MongoDB awards, including the overall winner for ‘Innovator of the Year 2020’. MongoDB, with headquarters in New York, is the leading, general-purpose database platform, which we love using here at dacadoo. It’s particularly beneficial to us as it enables seamless automation, horizontal scaling, flexible documents […]
