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Podcast: Stopping home insurance costs going through the roof
In this Insurance Post Podcast, specialists from Allianz, Aviva, LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Zurich discuss how home insurance risks are changing – and the importance of a well-maintained roof.
Barriers remain for neurodivergent people in insurance
This article explores how despite the progress in recent years, the insurance industry still has work to do to understand what neurodiverse people have to offer and the accommodations they need to thrive in the workplace.
Davies’s Blunt argues if you can see it, you can be it
This article looks at how school outreach programmes are attracting diverse talent into the insurance sector but, to create an inclusive culture, the make-up of the highest levels within all insurance organisations needs to change.
Only 3% of underwriters reckon pricing tech is perfect
A staggering 97% of UK actuaries and underwriters see room for improvement in the pricing technology they use, according to research from hyperexponential. This article highlights some of the key findings from hyperexponential’s State of Pricing report.
Addressing financial stress and its implications for insurers
The increasing trend in underinsurance is already established. This article highlights what insurers need to do to address the needs of a growing number of non-standard consumers caused by the cost-of-living crisis.
Addressing the fire risk of rooftop solar panels
After an increase in fires involving solar photovoltaic systems, largely in residential installations, this article examines how insurers can manage the risks associated with roof-mounted systems.
Is it time to ditch lithium ion batteries?
This article considers if government legislation to make lithium ion batteries safer is too little too late for electric vehicle insurers and whether providers’ appetites for covering such cars will only return when manufacturers switch to safer alternative charging devices.
How insurers can navigate the threat of biased AI
This article outlines why insurers should take more care when handling customer data to train artificial intelligence pricing models.
Lessons for insurers to learn from social media use of AI
Going head-to-head with artificial intelligence is pointless, according to Sarah Bateman, head of data and AI for Altus Consulting, who argues we need a blend of AI efficiency with human re-assurance to be successful.
How to axe insurance’s Old Boys’ Club
This article examines the insurance industry’s efforts to dismantle its Old Boys’ Club culture, highlighting initiatives to promote diversity in recruitment, while exploring the challenges that remain in creating a truly inclusive environment for all professionals.