Algorithms are biased. They don't mean to be, but they are a product of the people who created them. And we all have biases. But we can better understand these biases and make the world would be a much fairer place. So that is the problem Michelle Lee is trying to solve. In this podcast, Ben Moss and Orlando Machado, Chief Data Scientist at Aviva, are back at Cambridge University to find out more about Michelle's work.

Quantum is Aviva's data science practice, led by Dr Orlando Machado. Quantum has partnered the University of Cambridge, collaborating with some of their best minds on a variety of research projects. In this episode you can meet PHD student Helena Gellersen who is trying to answer, can data help us to better understand which factors influence the onset of dementia?

Quantum is Aviva's data science practice, led by Dr Orlando Machado. Quantum have partnered the University of Cambridge, collaborating with some of their best minds on a variety of research projects. In this episode you can meet Orlando, find out more about Quantum, and have an introduction to the work they're doing to make an impact on Aviva’s customers and broader society.

Every year, you put your car in for its MOT to get all the important safety features checked. But how often do we take a step back and give the important areas of our life an assessment? This is why Aviva developed the mid-life MOT. In this podcast you'll hear how it works and how it's helping people think more clearly about their work, wealth and wellbeing.

Read more about Aviva's mid-life MOT https://bit.ly/2zu9NGJ

Read more about the government version of the MOT https://bit.ly/2E4XhA9

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If you save money, you are an investor. But do you know how and where your money is being invested? In this podcast, we look at ESG (environmental, social, governance) and ethical investing to find out how your savings can change the world.

Read more about Aviva's Stewardship workplace pension strategy https://bit.ly/2KYLrwD

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Is insurance fraud a victimless crime? In this podcast we take a look at the level of fraud that happens in the insurance industry and the impact it has.

You can read more about insurance fraud here https://bit.ly/2JeaRCX

To see the 'slip and trip' video, visit the Metro website https://bit.ly/2KGGk4a

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The 'sandwich generation' is the term used for those people who are simultaneously caring for their children and their ageing parents.

Research from Aviva has found there are around four million people in the UK in this situation and almost half of them say they have less than 35 minutes a day to themselves.

In this podcast you can hear the experiences of two people who are part of the 'sandwich generation' and how it has impacted their lives.

You can read more about Aviva's research here -

https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2019/04/half-of-sandwich-adults-have-under-35-minutes-a-day-to-themselves/

Making an insurance claim is never normally good news. But insurers are trying to lessen the pain by making the process as easy as possible. In this podcast find out about the innovation work going on at Aviva which is allowing customers to make a claim the way that suits them best.

To read more about claims visit https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2019/04/from-amorous-horses-to-blundering-burglars/

Dementia is the 21st century's biggest killer and 1 in 3 babies born now will go on to develop dementia.

It is a growing issue in the UK so in this podcast you can hear how it affects people, how it affects their families and what companies like Aviva are doing to help.

If you have been affected by dementia and need some support or information, these are places that can help:

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/national-dementia-helpline

National Dementia Helpline - 0300 222 11 22

www.ageuk.org.uk

https://www.aviva.co.uk/news-and-guides/article/doing-our-bit-for-people-with-dementia/

Technology is revolutionising sport and rugby is no exception. Drones, video replays and real-time player stats are just a few of the ways tech has changed the way the game is played.

To find out more about the impact technology is having on rugby, the Aviva Podcast caught up with four of the top coaches in the Aviva Premiership:

Rob Baxter - Director of Rugby at Exeter Chiefs

David Young - Director of Rugby at Wasps

Matt O'Connor - Head Coach at Leicester Tigers

Mark McCall - Director of Rugby at Saracens

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