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Underwriting
Why poor data analysis is holding back the London market
Lack of trust in the use of data-driven methods among most London Market underwriters is “the elephant in the room for any competitive insurer”. This article looks at why it’s high time the market addresses this issue.
Is technology the solution to property underinsurance?
This article explains why without technology insurers and brokers haven't got a hope in hell of knowing whether a property is underinsured.
Automated claims management: Three pillars of success
In contrast to traditional approaches, automated claims management systems optimise underwriting efficiency with advanced algorithms and machine learning. This blog provides some top tips on how to automate the claims experience for your customers including three key pillars of success.
Transforming the insurance industry with process intelligence
To truly become data-driven, insurers need solutions that make it easy to transform raw information into insights that lead to action. This blog highlights how insurers can leverage process intelligence to optimise key processes across claims management, underwriting and customer service.
Podcast: Scanning the horizon for connected and complex risks
How insurers are scanning the horizon, spotting risks, and pricing services and products appropriately in an increasingly complex, interconnected world is the topic of the latest Insurance Post Podcast. Listen to this podcast to find out more.
CII’s Groves on bridging the climate expectations gap
Tim Groves, programme development and partnership manager at the Chartered Insurance Institute, considers ways to bridge the gap between the risks insurers are able to cover and those the public think they should cover.
Scale of motor insurance market shrinking laid bare
Mike Powell, insight manager for banking and general insurance at Defaqto, examines why there are now 14% fewer insurance brands selling comprehensive car insurance than there were 10 years ago plus what features have been stripped out of standard policies.
ESG Spotlight: Can SME commercial insurers drive profitable growth with ESG data?
ESG continues to act as a catalyst for change, with its reach having extended to the UK SME sector. In this spotlight, CRIF’s Sara Costantini sheds light on what this means for SME commercial insurers and whether they can use ESG data to better assess risks and create a competitive advantage.
Why asbestos should be in the conversations at renewal
Asbestos-related diseases still claim around 5,000 lives annually, and up to 1.5 million UK buildings may contain asbestos. This article highlights the increasing risk to the many contractors not exposed to the height of the asbestos crisis in the 1970s and 1980s.
Underinsurance and indemnity periods: Key considerations for SMEs
Lockdown saw a shift in attitude among small and medium-sized business owners, with more than half reducing insurance cover to cut costs. Even now it remains a challenging market for businesses. This article outlines the key considerations for SMEs regards underinsurance and indemnity periods.