Crif
CRIF Decision Solutions Ltd., a CRIF Group company, provides information services, and open banking and digital solutions for the UK financial sector to support decision management, consumer profiling, fraud prevention and digital transformation. It is also the outsourcer appointed by Claims Portal Ltd. to operate the RTA, EL and PL portal.
CRIF Decision Solutions Ltd. has been supporting the UK insurance industry for over 25 years and is a provider of the Claims and Underwriting Exchange Register (CUE).
CRIF is a global Fintech company specialising in the development and management of credit bureau services, business information systems and credit solutions. Established in 1988 in Italy, CRIF has an international presence, operating across four continents (Europe, America, Africa and Asia) and supporting over 10,500 banks, 600 insurance companies and more than 82,000 business clients in 50 countries.
ESG that stands up in tougher times
At a recent Insurance Post roundtable in partnership with CRIF, leading insurers and ESG specialists explored how the industry is translating sustainability goals into measurable progress and what it will take to keep that momentum in tougher times. This article provides a summary of the discussion.
Blog: A new lens to evaluate SME risk and support business resilience
In an increasingly volatile market, insurers are seeking smarter ways to assess SME risk and strengthen resilience. In this blog, CRIF's Sara Costantini explores how ESG data offers a powerful new lens for SME insurers to evaluate risk, drive…
Blog: a new lens to evaluate SME risk and support business resilience
In an increasingly volatile market, insurers are seeking smarter ways to assess SME risk and strengthen resilience. Crif’s Sara Costantini explores how ESG data offers a powerful new lens to evaluate risk, drive sustainability, and enhance profitability.
Blog: Why knowing your customer is critical for pet insurers
Rising costs and growing complaints are testing the UK pet insurance market like never before. In this blog, CRIF’s Sara Costantini explores how truly knowing customers and their pets can build trust, reduce risk and meet rising regulatory expectations.
Spotlight: Unlocking ESG - the strategic advantage for insurance providers in the SME market
Insurance providers risk missing a strategic edge by underusing ESG in SME underwriting. This spotlight highlights how integrating ESG data can enable insurers to boost resilience insights, improve risk modelling, and achieve a competitive market…
UK pet insurance costs highest in Europe
Pet owners in Britain are now the most likely in Europe to say their pet insurance costs are the highest they’ve ever been, as prices reach record highs. This content sheds light on feedback from pet insurance policyholders and why insurers should do…
Spotlight: Why it's time to recognise ESG as an SME resilience factor
Business information provider CRIF and Insurance Post sought to find out how insurers are working with SMEs on ESG, and whether ESG is beginning to influence risk assessment and rating. This spotlight highlights how the insurance industry can encourage…
Spotlight: The ESG opportunity - insurers as partners in SME resilience
Work around promoting ESG among SMEs in the UK is gathering momentum and the expectation is that, as knowledge grows, so will demand for both advice and tailored insurance. This spotlight sheds light on how insurers and brokers can play a pivotal role in…
Blog: Why knowing your customer is critical for pet insurers
Rising costs and growing complaints are testing the UK pet insurance market like never before. CRIF’s Sara Costantini explores how truly knowing customers and their pets can build trust, reduce risk and meet rising regulatory expectations.
The state of the UK pet insurance market in 2025: Trends and what they mean for insurers
Pet insurance has moved decisively to become a vital component of the UK insurance landscape, yet the market faces challenges, from rising claims costs and complaints, to evolving consumer behaviour. This content sheds light on how pet insurance…
Infographic: Driving in London – where are traffic collisions most and least likely to occur?
The most dangerous areas of London to drive in have been revealed, with Enfield topping the list. Based on analytics produced by CRIF’s Traffic Exposure Score, this infographic highlights the areas where traffic collisions are most and least likely to…
Sky-high car insurance driving millions of Brits to break the law
Millions of UK drivers admit to getting behind the wheel without insurance due to rising premiums. This article sheds light on the key findings from CRIF’s research and what steps the industry can take to ensure that drivers aren’t forced to choose…
Spotlight: Unlocking ESG: the strategic advantage for insurance providers in the SME market
Insurance providers risk missing a strategic edge by underusing ESG in SME underwriting. Integrating ESG data can boost resilience insights, improve risk modelling, and offer competitive market advantage, argues Sara Costantini at Crif.
Banking on banks 2025: A decade of transformation in financial services
Based on the findings of a dual-perspective survey conducted on behalf of CRIF, this report explores a decade of industry transformation through the eyes of both consumers and financial experts, offering unique insights into the evolving financial…
AI in finance: Benefits, challenges, and opportunities
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping finance, boosting speed and efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions on ESG
As ESG becomes vital for long-term success, businesses must adopt responsible practices. Whether you're new to ESG or refining your approach, this FAQ answers key questions and shows how to use data effectively to support your ESG journey.
Infographic: UK pet insurance facts 2025
According to the latest ABI figures, 4.6 million pets are now insured in the UK with pet claims incurred totalling £1.23 billion in 2024. This infographic outlines the latest trends, opportunities and growth drivers for pet insurance.
Five key drivers shaping the insurance industry in 2025
The insurance industry is undergoing significant transformation in 2025, shaped by rapid technological innovations, shifting customer expectations, and increasingly complex risks.
Power List: Ones to watch in insurance in 2025
These industry leaders narrowly missed out on a place in this year’s Insurance Post Power List, but based on their role, career to date and growing influence look set to feature in future rankings.
Brown & Brown buys broker; Crif and Crawford collab, Atec hire
Weekly Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Cracking down on insurance fraud: How the industry is fighting back
As fraudsters continue to develop sophisticated schemes, insurers are rising to the challenge by leveraging advanced detection technologies and investigative tools to identify and prevent more fraud.