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Insurers still ‘lag behind’ other financial firms in digital transformation
Insurers are still “lagging” behind other financial organisations when it comes to digital transformation, a conference heard.
Experts tackle ethics of AI in insurance
Big data is not a game played by different rules, delegates at an insurance artificial intelligence ethics conference were today reminded.
BGL's Peter Thompson on digital innovation in insurance
It’s 2020 so paying lip service to protecting vulnerable customers just doesn’t cut it, in any industry says Peter Thompson, CEO for insurance, distribution and outsourcing at BGL Group.
Analysis: 5G ready: Super signal surge
Powerful 5G smart tech devices are expected to be rolled out this year. They are anticipated to overtake 4G in terms of reliability and innovation, as well as increasing data speeds, resulting in faster downloads and increased capability for digital…
Blog: Insurtechs won’t eat your lunch, but they will pull up a seat at the table
Increased collaboration means insurers no longer need to worry about insurtechs taking their market share but Laura Drabik, chief evangelist at Guidewire Software, explains this integration must be done correctly or the market will face unhappy customers…
Blog: The stigma of stigma
This weekend we will see the first same sex couple on Dancing on Ice as Steps singer H dons his skates with partner American pro-skater Matt Evers. This comes weeks after rival reality TV show Strictly Come Dancing featured a same sex couple's routine in…
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: Covea
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we talk to Lisa Meigh, the director of HR & learning about Covea's win in the Staff Empowerment category.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner; Claims Consortium Group's Debbie Mawer
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature The Mental Health Champion Debbie Mawer, director of people and culture at Claims Consortium Group
Blog: Will the FCA ban automatic price rises in 2020?
The regulator has noted concern that competition isn’t working well for all consumers in the house and motor markets but Tony Tarquini, director of insurance for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Pegasystems, believes a ban on automatic price rises…
Analysis: What's on the horizon for 2020?
For an industry that strives to understand and manage risk, uncertainty is not something that is relished. But with some market hardening, a final report from the Financial Conduct Authority on pricing practices and the possibility of Brexit all on the…
MGA Mole: Why is client 'confidentiality' a dirty word?
Post has enlisted a managing general agent industry mole to lift the lid on what the sector is really like. In the first of this new series, our anonymous commentator asks why the industry isn't more careful with customers' information and warns that -…
Insurtech Wrisk launches 'new type of insurance' with BMW for Mini drivers
Insurtech Wrisk has unveiled the first fruits of its tie up with BMW Financial Services Group and Allianz Automotive by offering all new UK Mini owners three months free insurance underwritten by LV Broker.
Interview: William Stovin, Markel International
As Markel International gears up for more growth across its national markets business and looks to build on its presence in Europe, Jen Frost spoke to Markel International president William Stovin about the history of the business and why Brexit has…
Roundtable: Getting over the back office blockade
Digitalisation remains the juggernaut that insurers cannot sidestep if they are to remain relevant. However, they risk falling behind more agile rivals if they fail to modernise their back offices: the beating heart of the business which might be in need…
Blog: Are MGAs best placed to build the future of underwriting?
Unencumbered by legacy technology, managing general agents are well placed to invent a better future for insurance. Cytora CEO Richard Hartley on why the likes of C-Quence and Convex are creating a radically different type of insurance company.
GRP's Mike Bruce on client relationships in commercial broking
How do brokers know that they’re doing a good job for their client? Mike Bruce, group managing director, Global Risk Partners, explains in the commoditised personal lines market, where products are relatively homogenous, it’s often simply about…
CFC's Dave Walsh on creating a culture for innovation
AM Best has confirmed it is launching a new innovation score for carriers, because innovation is seen to be "just as critical to insurers’ success as the strength of their balance sheet" and, according to Dave Walsh, CEO of CFC Underwriting, it seems…
Google powered products a 'no brainer': Applied Systems CEO
Applied Systems sees the UK as “research and development lab” for new technology and ideas following its success incorporating front end quote and buy into its Epic platform in the territory.
Blog: Breaking the dual pricing habit
Studies are now estimating it takes a smoker on average 30 attempts to quit smoking.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2019: AM Best Commentary - Insurers well placed to withstand strong headwinds
The 100 largest UK-regulated insurers, ranked by non-life gross premium written, reported a combined underwriting profit in 2018, compared to a loss in 2017. Catherine Thomas, senior director of analytics in London at AM Best, explains how they achieved…
Special report: The future of claims in commercial broking
To find out what brokers think of commercial claims handling Post and Aviva carried out some extensive research. Sam Barrett reflects on results that highlight insurers have some way to go to meet their expectations.
Analysis: Rash of cancelled cover highlights the role of the broker
A rise in the volume of UK businesses that have cancelled at least one type of insurance cover over the past few years has served to highlight the importance of the broker’s role in the insurance buying process
Special Report: The future of personal lines insurance: Expert view
The insurance industry needs to understand the demands of its future customers if it is to satisfy their expectations. EXL’s head of UK and Europe and SVP Insurance, Nigel Edwards explains how smarter insurers will adopt personalisation and a…
Special Report: The future of personal lines insurance
Retail insurance customers are changing, with a growing opinion that those born after 2000 will have very different expectations than those over twice their age because they are digital natives. Sam Barrett explores what the industry needs to do to…