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Europe
The Irish broker market: Consolidation and compliance
As the Irish broking market steadies itself after the buffeting from the swirling winds of Brexit and Covid it faces a fresh challenge: consolidation. This article focuses on how Ireland's broker market is developing and how consolidation is impacting the market.
Using data analytics for a localised approach in the Nordics
Insurance is a global business that must nevertheless account for local and even individual differences to deliver better outcomes across multiple facets of our industry. This blog highlights how insurers in the Nordics are reaping the benefits of local data and expertise to improve performance.
Legal disputes rise as tough times get tougher
Left reeling by pandemics, volatile markets, rising costs and labour shortages, UK businesses are also seeing a spike in legal disputes. ARAG’s Tony Buss, explains why demand for legal protection is steadily rising with no quick end in sight.
In-depth - Legal expenses insurance: A legal rollercoaster ride
With the effects of Covid, the war in Ukraine and Brexit rearing their heads, legal expenses insurance has moved into the spotlight. This content highlights the factors which are driving an increasingly litigious landscape and how legal expenses cover provides value in volatile times.
Case study: Re-engineering anti-fraud processes using AI & big data
Fraud is a widespread problem within the European insurance market. This case study highlights how GFT re-engineered anti-fraud processes for an Italian insurance company and increased the rate of fraud detection by 30% and the performance in daily real-time reporting by 40%.
Case study: Transformation of claims settlement business
As a major Belgian insurer, Groep P&V wished to implement a new core platform that supported local needs and languages, initially French and Dutch. This case study focuses on how Groep P&V implemented a digital claims settlement platform to set a new standard in customer care.
Research: Top 30 European insurers 2021
The impact of Covid-19 saw the European non-life insurance market report a decline in gross written premium and profit after tax. Mathilde Jakobsen of AM Best analyses the numbers and reports on the movements in the ranking and the outlooks for the leading markets within the continent.
Three innovation strategies seen in Europe
Using the right modern technology ingredients to improve the customer journey and drive business growth is vital for the future success of the insurance industry. This blog sheds light on three innovation strategies which have been adopted in insurance markets in Poland, Scandinavia and Italy.
Brexit: How will the EU Settlement Scheme affect employers?
In this article, Hannah Thomas, Markel Law’s employment law solicitor, summarises the EU settlement immigration scheme in place for European Economic Area nationals, Swiss nationals and their family members who wish to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021 and what it means for employers.
FOIL Update - Brexit and cross border claims
This FOIL Update covers two related articles which look at the current position with cross-border claims from 11.00 p.m. on 31 December and EU proposals for a reformed Motor Insurance Directive.