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Principal on how AI is spotting vulnerable customers
Principal Insurance has revealed how it has deployed Xdroid’s artificial intelligence powered solution to report on all speech, email and chat interactions to improve customer outcomes.
How AI is transforming Aurora’s underwriting
Bijal Patel, co-founder of Aurora, explains how the MGA is leading the way in taking a data science approach to underwriting and what skills insurers need to develop.
Classic motor market approaching ‘pinch point’ as a result of premium stagnation
Richard Morley, broking director at Markerstudy Broking, said the classic car market is “behind the curve” when it comes to pricing compared with standard motor.
How AI is helping Mind Foundry spot the signs of cognitive decline
Selim Cavanagh, director of insurance at Mind Foundry, explains how the company is using the latest machine learning techniques to “drive real value” for insurance organisations.
Protesters target Chubb and AIG demanding they ‘rule out’ fossil fuel support
Climate activists took to the city to warn insurers that underwriting fossil fuel projects in Africa is a “risky business” that threatens the rainforest, human rights and their reputations.
Arch takes Aon team; Gallagher expands operations; Vision Track’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Wakam taps former RSA personal lines director to lead UK operations
Wakam, the European B2B2C insurer, has made a range of new hires, including the appointment of Mark Christer as UK branch manager.
AI and automation must come to the civil courts, says former Lord Chancellor
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland KC MP, pictured, said “failing to act” on AI in the court system will “fundamentally be the wrong choice with dire consequences”.
JP Morgan to launch personal lines insurance proposition
Sources have told Insurance Post that JP Morgan is developing and building its own personal lines insurance proposition.
Phoebe Hugh leaves DLG to ‘lead Monzo’s charge into insurance’
Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh has left Direct Line Group to head up Monzo Bank’s entry into insurance, she has announced.
MoJ told to fix whiplash before introducing more reform
Panellists speaking at an Association of British Insurers event about civil justice urged the Ministry of Justice to fix the whiplash reforms before bringing about any new further changes that affect the motor insurance sector.
RSA’s PI product; Jensten’s One Broker deal; GTA names chair
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Sprout AI reveals post-funding expansion plans
AI-led insurtech Sprout AI has revealed plans to “transform claims processing” as well as expand into new markets, following its latest funding round.
CII’s financial statement prompts questions
A single page summary of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s finances issued alongside the organisation’s AGM agenda has sparked concerns among members.
Aviva claims UK’s climate performance is in jeopardy
Amanda Blanc has shared concerns the UK’s “ambitious climate goals” are under threat, as the government is moving full steam ahead with its expansion on domestic oil and gas production.
Direct Line launches car insurance ‘without the bells and whistles’
Direct Line has launched an entry-level car insurance product aimed at customers looking for bog-standard cover in the wake of a financial crisis, Insurance Post can reveal.
Bikmo eyes further growth in the UK cycle market
Cycle and e-mobility insurer Bikmo has raised £3.4m in a funding round to bolster its European footprint and drive product innovation.
Applied’s Europe CEO targets profitability by 2025
Applied Systems’ Europe CEO and chief revenue officer explain Applied’s approach to increasing market share, and how the firm will soon return to profitability.
Zurich cuts claims times; Marsh's global cyber practice; Brown & Brown partners with Ageas
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Laka reveals plans to become the ‘European leader’ in green mobility insurance
London-based startup Laka has secured more than €7.6m (£6.63m) in its recent funding round, and announced its latest acquisition in European expansion plans.
Taxi credit hire firm goes into administration
Central Cab Care Limited, a provider of credit hire services for taxis to the insurance industry, has gone into administration.
Howden’s climate practice, Ecclesiastical and Iprism partner and WTW’s claims chief
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Red Cross pleads insurers to back humanitarian insurance approach
During its London Summit, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has appealed for more insurers to support its insurance mechanism, as funding for humanitarian needs reaches an all time high.
Biba launches FVA framework after FCA scrutiny
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new framework to help members better articulate fair value.