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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”.
Insurers welcome Automated Vehicles Bill included in the King’s Speech
The King’s Speech announced the government's intention to, in this parliament, introduce long-awaited legislation covering the use of self-driving vehicles on the UK’s roads.
How insurtechs are winning the war for talent
Ahead of Insurance Post's AI Week from 13 to 17 November, Melissa Collett, CEO of Insurtech UK, shares the tactics insurtechs are using to fight and win the war for talent in 2023.
What NFTs mean for fine art insurance
Analysis: Edmund Tirbutt examines what the advent of non-fungible tokens means for insurers, and whether the industry is designing an array of cover for this emerging art form.
Insurers risk being ‘left behind’ if they don’t share data
Insurers that don’t share claims data with the wider market risk being “left behind”, LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ James Burton has told Insurance Post.
BIA 2023 Video: Winners Q&A with Policy Expert’s Steve Hardy
Following its recent win in the Customer Experience category at the 2023 British Insurance Awards, Policy Expert CEO Steve Hardy shared his thoughts on what made it stand out.
2023 European Insurance Technology Awards winners revealed
Today, Insurance Post is delighted to announce the winners of 2023 European Insurance Technology Awards.
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.
Editor’s View: Four tales of mystery and terror for insurers
It's close to Halloween, so Insurance Post editor Emma Ann Hughes is looking for some evil things lurking in the dark that are ready to scare general insurers.
Applied ‘picking up steam’ as it targets more market share in UK
Applied Systems group CEO Taylor Rhodes has hailed a bumper year for the UK business, as it looks to take market share from the ‘weaker’ competition.
Aviva: SMEs ‘woefully underserved’ for cyber cover
Cover against damage from cyber attacks against SMEs has been branded as “woefully underserved” at an Aviva event.
‘We are at the top of the hype cycle for AI’, says Applied’s chief product officer
Applied Systems chief product officer Anupam Gupta has explained how the business is looking to introduce AI into its product offering, but urges the industry not to get carried away.
Using algorithms to underwrite commercial and specialty market risks
Analysis: Harry Curtis examines the applications of algorithmic underwriting in commercial and specialty insurance, what role the approach leaves for human underwriters, and what challenges it presents.
How insurtech is transforming fleet risk calculations
Simon Dicks, insurance channel manager for EMEA at Lytx, explains how a first notification of risk approach allows insurers and fleet managers to be notified of potential risks well before any incident has taken place.
Carriers chasing profitability rather than growth
Data analysis: In a challenging economic environment, insurance executives have shared they are increasingly spreading their attention across many operational areas to prioritise profitability over growth.
EE to offer consumer electronic insurance
EE is branching out of its smartphone and broadband contract roots by now offering insurance.
Tributes paid to London Market veteran Neville Hunt
Neville Hunt, a stalwart of the London Market who dedicated more than 50 years of his life to the industry, has passed away.
Aviva completes nine-month commercial digital transformation
Aviva’s Global Corporate & Specialty team has revealed how it has been able to develop 20 commercial lines pricing models in just nine months, cutting build time by 75%, after utilising Hyperexponential’s pricing decision intelligence platform, HX Renew.
Challenges of generative AI in the insurance sector
Trade Voice: Charlotte Halford and Peter Allchorne, partners at DAC Beachcroft, outline the challenges facing insurers looking to adopt generative AI.
Diary of an Insurer: Schemeserve’s James McNab
James McNab, a Wunderwriter at Schemeserve, trains for Lanzarote endurance running events, delivers obsessive support to brokers and MGAs, keeps his finger on the pulse of product development, and loves elevenses.
Why customer satisfaction in general insurance is plummeting
Customer satisfaction in general insurance providers over the last 12 months has plummeted at the fastest rate since 2008, according to the latest Institute of Customer Service report.
Time for AI to take over Insurance Post
Editor’s View: Artificial intelligence is taking over Insurance Post from 13 to 17 November, causing Emma Ann Hughes to consider how generative AI is transforming the insurance sector and your favourite trade title.
Q&A: Gonzalo Geijo, Charles Taylor Insurtech
Gonzalo Geijo, chief commercial officer at Charles Taylor Insurtech, speaks about insurtech market issues and his company's role in addressing those problems.
Vote for winners of the European Insurance Technology Awards
The shortlist has been decided and now Insurance Post readers can vote to decide the winners of the European Insurance Technology Awards 2023.