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RSA on why DEI is driven by hard data
Gemma Jackson RSA’s head of DEI shares how the insurer is taking a data driven approach to improve inclusion and build a competitive advantage in the industry.
Insurtech Review of the Year 2023
2023 will be remembered as the year the insurtech funding bubble burst but looking ahead to 2024 players in this part of the market expect providers to realise it is easier to buy systems than build them.
Climate activists paint the city ‘blood red’
Protestors from Money Rebellion, the sister group of Extinction Rebellion, have targeted the offices of UK-based insurance companies in London, Reading, Leeds, Leicester and Colchester.
EITA 2023: Best policy admin software provider Imaginera
Imaginera, a provider of innovative underwriting technology solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Best Software Provider – Policy Administration Award at the European Insurance Technology Awards for its flagship platform, Orca.
’Tis the season to receive claims about Christmas parties
Ho ho ho, it’s the season when alcohol flows and employees let their hair down after a busy year. Frances Stebbing explores what cover employers should have in place to ensure that Christmas parties don’t cause financial headaches.
Howden pleads for protection of climate-vulnerable countries
Speaking at the COP 28 summit, David Howden, founder and CEO of Howden emphasised the power the private sector has to protect vulnerable countries against the effects of climate change and unlock future investment opportunities.
Mapfre calls for AI regulation and improved cyber collaboration
Antonio Huertas, chairman and CEO of Mapfre explained why AI regulation is needed and how cyber continues to leave the industry at a crossroads.
UK develops secure AI guidelines
The UK has published guidelines to ensure the secure development of artificial intelligence technology.
Lloyd’s consults on Net-Zero approach
Lloyd’s of London has launched a consultation among member firms on its proposed approach in insuring the low-carbon transition over the next three years.
Insurers urged to back more British environmental reinstatement projects
As biodiversity loss reaches an all-time high, insurers are being asked to consider reallocating funds to help ‘direct action’ projects in the UK to support the country’s depleted ecology.
Tokio Marine reveals risks faced by London
London’s future is threatened by more extreme flooding and failure to keep pace with technology, according to a new study, with Tokio Marine arguing insurers should help the city prepare for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence developments.
Hiscox on the limitations of AI technology
Regulations, accuracy and ensuring humans are kept accountable are some of considerations insurers have been warned to factor in to ensure success with artificial intelligence.
Armilla to tackle AI screw-ups with warranty product
Insurtech start-up Armilla AI has launched an AI product warranty to give companies protection and peace of mind against the risk of issues with the technology.
Five key takeaways from Post's AI roundtable
Insurance Post recently gathered together a group of insurance technology experts to discuss the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and how insurers need to position themselves to respond to the changing business landscape. Frances Stebbing recounts…
Verisk on testing generative AI platforms
Chris Sawford, Verisk's managing director of claims for the UK, discusses what makes an artificial intelligence trial successful and how the technology helps insurers achieve operational efficiency.
Kennedys IQ on using AI for ‘highly complex’ claims
Karim Derrick, chief products officer at Kennedys IQ, shares how the company is using artificial intelligence for complex claims documents.
IFB reveals how AI has sped up detection of fraudulent claims
One year on from launching its AI counter-fraud solution, the Insurance Fraud Bureau has revealed how the tool has “elevated” the sector's fight against fraud.
Q&A: Robin Gilthorpe and Erez Barak, Earnix
Earnix’s CEO and chief technology officer speak exclusively to Insurance Post about how the company is utilising the power of artificial intelligence and what challenges could lie ahead.
Environmental threats slip down agenda as top UK risks are revealed
Economic and societal concerns have overtaken environmental risks as global business leaders share their biggest concerns in the World Economic Forum’s executive survey.
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.
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.
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.