Opinion
How dyslexia shapes Markel’s Manders’ thoughts and work
From processing differences to creative problem-solving, Mark Manders, senior business analyst at Markel UK and neurodiversity co-lead for Markel’s Inclusion Network, shares his experience of dyslexia in the workplace.
AI will amplify rather than replace underwriting expertise
Allison Hamilton, head of US customer success at Cytora, argues the industry’s future will depend not on replacing experienced underwriters with artificial intelligence, but on helping them adapt and use technology to enhance their judgement.
Do we have to teach people how to have a conversation?
Deputy Editor’s View: After a McKinsey report found that new starters are learning competency quicker with the use of artificial intelligence, Scott McGee wonders how equipped they will be for the ‘people industry’ of insurance.
Are insurers ready for autonomous vehicle crashes?
William Balfry, member of the motor sector focus team at the Forum of Insurance Lawyers and senior associate at DWF, examines the increasing rollout of automated passenger services and insurers will soon have to handle claims resulting from collisions.
Policy Expert’s Hardy on pricing home insurance for new risk reality
As extreme weather, rising repair costs and geopolitical instability reshape the risk landscape, Steve Hardy, CEO of Policy Expert, argues the home insurance market must price for long-term resilience rather than chase short-term affordability.
Lloyd’s Tiernan reflects on 9/11 25 years on
Patrick Tiernan, CEO of Lloyd’s, made these closing remarks at the London market, Aon and Marsh's remembrance service for September 11 today.
Forget breaking in: AI helps cyber criminals blend in
Cyber insurers must adapt as attackers increasingly exploit trusted identities, software and AI-generated content rather than traditional vulnerabilities, according to Ben Watson, class underwriter for cyber at Westfield Specialty International.
From Ed Sheeran to everyday driver: Cost of uninsured driving
Andrew Lothian, partner at DWF and member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, reflects on singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s conviction for failing to insure his Aston Martin and why uninsured driving is far from a victimless offence.
Guidewire’s Clarke on why insurers can’t trust AI to be ‘mostly right’
Charles Clarke, group vice president of Guidewire, says carriers cannot afford ‘mostly right’ artificial intelligence decisions when every policy, claim and reserve carries legal and financial consequences.
Why trust will decide the next phase of AI in insurance
As AI adoption accelerates, Ben Rose, president and co-founder of Supercede, says insurers will favour trusted, resilient technology partners over the fastest-moving newcomers.
Mills Review means AI governance is now a boardroom issue
As insurers accelerate artificial intelligence adoption, Michael Sicsic, managing partner at Sicsic Advisory, argues success will depend not on moving fastest, but on balancing innovation with robust governance, accountability and continuous oversight of…
How AI cut Miller’s KYC processing time by over 50%
From cutting KYC processing time by more than half to automating routine work, Clare Lebecq, group chief operating officer of Miller, reveals how her artificial intelligence strategy is delivering measurable business value.
Why better data flow will determine insurance AI success
Competitive advantage from artificial intelligence will come from turning fragmented insurance data into timely, reliable insights that improve operational decision-making, according to Dave Wilson, director of financial services and insurance at…
Why AI governance will define insurance’s next competitive edge
Insurers are shifting from asking what artificial intelligence can do to proving they can control it, with Greg Podleśny, co-founder of Acini, arguing governance is set to become the defining capability of the next phase.
Is it Terminator: Judgment Day for insurance AI?
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes argues the safest future for insurance as it intertwines with artificial intelligence is one where humans retain the ability to say “Hasta la vista, AI” and can still keep calm and carry on if they have to flick the kill…
Verisk’s Sawford argues explainable AI is insurance’s future
The next phase of artificial intelligence adoption in insurance will be defined by firms' ability to explain, validate and stand behind every AI-assisted decision, according to Chris Sawford, managing director of Verisk General Insurance UK & Ireland.
Data quality is one of the biggest barriers to success with AI
Helen Richardson, senior product manager for the UK and Ireland at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, points out before the artificial intelligence revolution can happen, insurance providers need to get their data house in order.
Build or buy? How AI is reshaping insurers’ tech decisions
Generative artificial intelligence may make it easier to build software, but Nigel Gardner, business development executive of Charles Taylor InsureTech, says insurers still need specialist expertise to manage regulatory complexity and deliver lasting…
Ageas CEO argues winning with AI means knowing when not to use it
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded across insurance, the strategic choice is no longer whether to adopt it, but where to design in human judgement, according to Ant Middle, CEO of Ageas UK.
Sedgwick’s Dryden on how AI can help vulnerable customers
Nicola Dryden, chief client officer of Sedgwick, shares how the most value from artificial intelligence comes when the technology is combined with the human touch, especially when it comes to complex claims.
Beyond screens: how AI will reshape insurance engagement
Nigel Phillips, CEO of CDL, explores how artificial intelligence will allow insurers to move beyond the screen, from generic marketing prompts to contextual service interventions.
AI regulation ripple effect: Are clients ready?
The artificial intelligence regulation debate is heading for insurance, says Claud Bilbao, Cowbell’s vice president and underwriting and distribution director for the UK and Australia, who advises brokers and SMEs to prepare now.
AI in broking: why the debate must move on
For insurance brokers, Andy Lewis, head of people proposition at Hedron Network, says the artificial intelligence debate has shifted from whether to adopt the technology to how to embed it safely, practically and strategically so it delivers lasting…
How AI is making insurance fraud harder to detect
Artificial intelligence is transforming organised insurance fraud, making it faster, cheaper and more sophisticated to commit, which DWF Law's Lauren France & Craig Budworth notes leaves insurers under growing pressure to strengthen detection and…