Technology
Q&A: Venkat Sathyamurthy, Tractable AI
Venkat Sathyamurthy, newly appointed CEO of Tractable AI, discusses his journey to the top of the insurtech and his plans for the company’s next stage of artificial intelligence focused growth.
Ireland construction trends: Industry report
HSB's report considers the key trends that are influencing Ireland’s construction market prospects and impacting construction insurance risks, from the small tool theft epidemic to the modern technologies which could enable the high demand for…
Insurance claims process automation: Three areas to automate
New and advanced technologies are paving the way for smoother, more efficient claims handling. Claims processing automation can streamline routine tasks, reduce risk of errors, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Three things to look for in an automated underwriting system
Intelligent automation including AI can free up underwriters to focus on high-impact tasks. However, to provide meaningful improvements to the underwriting process, automation needs to be carried out effectively.
Why the NHS needs cyber insurers’ help
Tom Draper, head of insurance, UK, at Coalition, explains how the NHS is vulnerable to cyber attacks and explains ways insurers can come to the rescue of the nation's healthcare provider.
60 Seconds With... Machine Learning Programs' Damian Baxter
Damian Baxter, CEO of Machine Learning Programs, reveals how Sir Alan Sugar's loss is insurance's gain, would like to be Captain Jack Sparrow and can't stand ironing.
Lack of trust in telematics hampering potential
After a survey found only 8% of respondents had received any communication from insurers about adopting telematics-based insurance to help reduce premiums, Fairer Finance’s James Daley said “telematics still doesn’t seem to be fulfilling its potential”.
Sign up to watch webinar on getting your digital modernisation strategy right
Whatever your role in the insurance value chain, digitalisation is a priority.
Guidewire teases enhanced focus on pricing products
Will McAllister, senior vice president and managing director of EMEA at Guidewire, has told Insurance Post the firm will begin deploying pricing products “in a much shorter timeframe”.
Sign up to watch Ageas, Esure and Zurich discuss AI in claims automation
There has been a lot of talk about straight through processing when it comes to claims.
Lloyd's Neal calls CrowdStrike 'warning shot' to insurers
John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s of London, has described the CrowdStrike outage as a “warning shot” for insurers on the importance of cyber resilience.
Skills commission CEO warns of AI impact on underwriters
Underwriters and actuaries are set to be “hugely impacted” by artificial intelligence, according to Financial Services Skills Commission CEO Claire Tunley.
Ghost broker busting – how can they be blasted off social media?
Content Director's View: If there’s something weird selling motor cover and it don’t look good … why do so many young drivers fall for ghost brokers on social media and what can be done to bust them, asks Insurance Post's Jonathan Swift.
Q&A: Simon Axon, Teradata
Simon Axon, global financial services industry director at Teradata, explains how general insurance providers are lagging behind banks in making the most of their data and why Amazon’s style of operating should inspire boards to back investment in…
Beale urges insurance to prioritise climate action
Dame Inga Beale has said decarbonisation has to become a priority for the insurance industry.
Buzzwords vs capabilities: Deciphering insurance cloud solutions
Insurers can benefit from embracing SaaS insurance cloud solutions that streamline operations, enhance agility and provide reliable services. However, understanding the technical landscape can be challenging.
Spotlight: Inclusive payment options are a must in a digital world
As insurers pursue the path to smoother digital journeys and payments, they risk losing customers who find themselves ‘digitally excluded’.
Unstructured data is ‘fundamental weakness’ of insurance industry
Guidewire CEO Mike Rosenbaum told a packed crowd that generative artificial intelligence can provide the edge to insurers in terms of data clarity.
Ex-BGL CEO Thompson joins Open GI as chair
Former BGL Insurance CEO Peter Thompson has joined Open GI as the organisation’s chair.
Spotlight: Effortless online journeys with a smooth payments system
Insurance customers parting with their hard-earned money don’t wish to be inconvenienced by delays, cancellations or avoidable issues.
Sign up for webinar on driving retention, growth and improved customer journeys
Insurers continue to face the challenge of distinguishing and differentiating themselves on anything other than being among the cheapest providers.
2024 European Insurance Technology Awards winners revealed
Today, Insurance Post is delighted to announce the winners of 2024 European Insurance Technology Awards.
What brokers can do to get cyber insurance on the agenda
Trade Voice: Stefan Daines, broking director at Daines Kapp and member of the CII’s Broking Community board, looks at what brokers can do to combat staggeringly low uptake of cyber insurance and worrying misconceptions around the product.
Spotlight: Is insurance ready to go multichannel on payments?
This content sheds light on Access PaySuite’s research on payments in the insurance Sector, the increasing importance of multichannel options and how insurers can ensure that all policyholders have access to secure and convenient payment options.