Practice Leader
Sam Duncan is a practice leader for HFS Research, based in Cambridge, UK. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a degree in economics. His interest in macroeconomics focuses on how the evolution of technology accelerated globalization. He also studied law, accounting, and investment management.
Since joining HFS, Sam has developed his understanding of blockchain and continues exploring the latest applications of the technology across various industries. He applies his economics background to keep up with the latest banking and financial services industry trends, with a particular interest in insurance. He is a regular contributor to the HFS Market Index, a quarterly report that breaks down the performance and key events of the leading service providers throughout the previous quarter.
When he's not keeping up with the latest market developments, Sam enjoys playing for his local rugby club and can often be found sampling the output of local breweries.
September 30, 2019 Insurance is complex and the claims process relies on efficient collaboration but blockchain can streamline the process, driving down operating costs.
August 30, 2019 This POV examines the state of digital transformation in the BFS sector, leveraging the latest data from our Industry Digital Transformation survey.
August 9, 2019 Innovation is a top priority for enterprise leaders so its vital they learn to identify service providers who genuinely offer an innovation ecosystem.
July 29, 2019 Many IT service providers rely on BFS revenues to drive growth, and if they don’t change this, they leave themselves open to significant risk.
July 18, 2019 The insurance industry is ripe for disruption as consumers seek innovative ways to insure risk and change agents offer considerable opportunities.
July 17, 2019 For years, insurers have coasted with little to no impact from new and emerging technologies. However, the clock has run down—now’s the time to innovate
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July 3, 2019 The ever-accelerating evolution of technology means new waves of talent are in constant demand. However, enterprise talent strategies haven’t changed
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