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Analyzing Claims Studies to Find Areas for Operational Growth

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Operational growth is a key aspect when it comes to analyzing claims studies, as Jason Malpass, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Samba Safety reveals on this episode of The Blind Spot. The process begins with understanding the client’s needs and the metrics they wish to measure. The building blocks Samba Safety needs to perform a…

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The Blind Spot: Analyzing Claims Studies to Find Areas for Operational Growth

Jason Malpass, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Samba Safety, knows the secret to analyzing claims studies begins with the client. The building blocks Samba Safety needs to perform a claims study analysis are the information and data the client wants to measure. Are there specific measurements Samba looks for in a claims study?…

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Just about everyone on the world was thrilled to tear off the final page of the 2020 calendar and get a fresh start in the new year. But, while there is light at the end of the tunnel as the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming year could have just…

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How To Prepare for an Unpredictable 2021 with SambaSafety’s Driver Monitoring Tool

A driver monitoring tool, such as the one provided by SambaSafety, offers a significant opportunity to prepare and exert control over unexpected incidents, as Eric Waldinger, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, emphasizes on The Blind Spot. Just about everyone in the world was thrilled to tear off the final page of the 2020 calendar and…

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Data-Driven Safety Insights and Driver Monitoring

One of the things SambaSafety prides itself on is being a data-first company. Eric Waldinger, CMO of SambaSafety, said over its 22 years, SambaSafety’s collection of data gives them the ability to use this data to improve safety and the bottom line. “We have an advanced data science team,” Waldinger said, “that focuses not just…

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Data-Driven Insights and Driver Monitoring

When an organization embraces a data-driven approach, it signifies its commitment to leveraging data collection, analysis, and interpretation in order to inform and guide strategic decision-making. By relying on these data-driven insights, organizations can make more informed and effective choices. One of the things SambaSafety prides itself on is being a data-first company. On The…

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Alternative Data For Insurance Purposes May Be The Answer

Pulling Motor Vehicle Records has become a time-consuming and costly process for many insurance providers. Fortunately for insurance companies, said Eric Waldinger, Samba Safety’s CMO on a podcast with Tyler Kern, what is often needed is a quick thumbs up or thumbs down, something that can be achieved through alternative data methods like Samba’s…

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