Articles by Graeme Newman

Newman is the director at CFC Underwriting Limited.

Technical and Medical Device Convergence Exposes New World of Risks

When the acclaimed television drama series Homeland climaxed with a devious plot by terrorists to kill America’s vice-president by hacking into his electronic pacemaker, critics mocked the ludicrousness of the idea deeming it as simply far-fetched fiction. However, the storyline …

Technical and Medical Device Convergence Exposes New World of Risks

When the acclaimed television drama series Homeland climaxed with a devious plot by terrorists to kill the U.S. vice president by hacking into his electronic pacemaker, critics mocked the ludicrousness of the idea deeming it as simply far-fetched fiction. However, …

Crowdsourcing and the New Risks of Emerging Technology

At its peak in 1996 Kodak – then the world’s largest camera maker and photo film supplier – had revenues in excess of $16 billion and employed more than 145,000 people. But after 130 years in business, the photography giant …

The New Age of Technology: 3D Printing

Earlier this year, scientists from Cornell University successfully created an artificial human ear by printing it on a 3D printer. Created by squirting living cells into an injection mold, the ears could replace those of individuals who have lost all …

A Future Filled With Driverless Cars

Visions of robotic self-driving cars may appear like something from a George Lucas film but in June 2011, this vision took a giant leap toward becoming reality when Nevada became the first state to enact legislation that allows driverless cars. …