Underwriting
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Underwriting
A BIBA brokers' guide to the future of motor insurance
In this BIBA guide, our second for 2018, we look at how the motor insurance sector is evolving as technological advancements revolutionise vehicles and the roads we drive them on, and what legislation and regulation needs to be adapted or created to handle it.
Motor technology advances
Vehicle technology has come a long way in the last decade, with devices such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), dash cams and pedestrian airbags helping transform the UK’s roads. This whitepaper explores these new technologies and their potential impact on the insurance industry.
Protecting your business from wildfire
Wildfires in the western U.S. have been increasing in frequency and duration since the mid-1980s, posing a significant threat to buildings and lives. This article looks at three sources of wildfire ignition and how businesses can address building vulnerabilities by creating a defensible space zone.
For art in transit, using specialists is a smart move
Without proper care, fine art inventory in motion can present a big risk of damage or loss. This article highlights the advantages of using specialists in art logistics to transport inventory any why stand-alone insurance coverage is preferable to protect fine art in a wide variety of situations.
Blog: How to get underwriters to step outside the box
In this blog post, Nick Hobbs, director of broker markets at Allianz talks brokers through how to get the best from their underwriters. The blog highlights the value of tailoring approaches based on the nature of the risk and the importance of a tripartite client-broker-insurer relationship.
Infographic: How data and analytics are shaping the UK home insurance market
Based on research conducted by LexisNexis, this infographic highlights: how home insurers are benefiting from data and analytics today; areas where data and analytics can be better utilised; what insurers see as the top five data sources of the future; the value of contributory databases.
Extreme weather: Tips to shelter from the storm
This article takes a look at the top ten proactive ways in which you can create a more resilient business against the damaging effects of extreme weather.
Cyber Research Report 2018
During 2017 and January 2018, insurers, MGAs and brokers within the insurance industry were invited to participate in an online survey relating to cyber. Based on the research findings, this report sheds light on the key trends impacting the cyber insurance landscape and what the future holds.
Webinar: Integrating IoT [Internet of Things] into a digital transformation programme
In this webinar, our expert panel discuss how insurers can reap the benefits of IoT by successfully integrating IoT into a digital transformation programme. Our panel discuss how the data accrued can be used to improve underwriting decisions and drive new product innovations.
Solar panels: A new challenge for firefighters
The rapid growth of solar panels is good news for a warming planet. At the same time, the increasing proliferation of solar panels introduces some new and challenging risks. This article highlights the hazards posed to firefighters when a building fitted with solar panels catches fire.