Fraud
Spotlight: Why personal lines brokers should make claims a USP
As the heart of the insurance experience, Steve Molloy, director of commercial sales at AX, argues claims offer real opportunities for forward-thinking brokers to steal a march on their rivals.
Intelligence: Deepfakes – the next cyber threat?
Recent technological advances and increased dependence on video-based communication have accelerated the ability for fraudsters to create realistic audio and video fakes, also known as deepfakes, using artificial intelligence learning. Post investigates…
HDI in London market launch; Marsh teams up with Pedalsure; Zurich UK bolsters healthcare offering and BMS in Tysers swoop
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Roundtable: Improving quote conversion, retention and profitability in the personal lines market
Adding online payments and ensuring consistent service could be a key differentiator for insurers in winning new business and retaining existing customers. Our expert panel discuss the need for simplicity and an intuitive customer journey; ensuring…
Spotlight: Application fraud - Intelligence and a united front bring progress
With a rise in application fraud post-Covid being widely reported, Rachel Gordon asks insurers and brokers how they are using the art of data science to make sure honest policyholders do not suffer.
Spotlight: Application fraud - Ghost busting – email intelligence can help combat insurance application fraud
Email addresses are a unique global identifier that could play an increasing role in combatting application fraud, argues James Burton, senior director of insurance product management for UK and Ireland, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Spotlight: Digital culture – Claims - the genesis for digital transformation and cultural change
Tim Evershed speaks to insurers about whether there are any digital skills gaps in claims departments, and if so, how they can be filled
Entries open for Post's new video series competition, Insurance Then & Now - Risk Through the Ages
Insurance Post has teamed up with Verisk to launch a new video series competition, Insurance Then & Now - Risk Through the Ages.
Insurance Live 2021 Claims panel session – Fraud: How can insurers best prepare for future trends?
There is a lot of talk about how the pandemic might impact insurance fraud trends.
Don't miss Admiral, Allianz, Axa, QBE, RSA, Zurich and more at the Insurance Post Live Claims Event - On demand now
This year’s Insurance Post Live Claims Conference is now available on demand, bringing you cutting-edge content to your screen.
Motor insurance sees biggest drop for seven years; Apollo gets new investment; Axa sets aside €1.5bn to fight deforestation; Nexus refinances; and Radius acquires Milestone
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
ABI reports fraud at lowest level since 2007; Axa relaunches British Gas cover; Getsafe extends Series B; and Lockton acquires
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Treasury committee seeks answers from big tech firms on economic crime
Treasury Select Committee chair Mel Stride MP has written to Google, Ebay, Facebook and Amazon with a series of questions relating to their policies and actions to combat economic crime, prevent fraud and protect consumers.
Blog: An insurance fraud reset is needed
The way that the industry approaches fraud needs to continue to evolve, argues Handl Group chief commercial officer Chris Chatterton.
Highway Code changes risk 'unintended consequences' for commercial motor
Insurers and lawyers have warned of 'unintended consequences' for lorry drivers and fleet underwriters from next year's Highway Code revamp.
Q&A: Julian Radcliffe, Art Loss Register and Watch Register
Julian Radcliffe, founder and chairman of the Art Loss Register, explains how the Watch Register – the ALR's dedicated service for the watch trade – is working with insurers and law enforcement to find stolen watches and catch thieves and fraudsters.
Aviva and LV join Ebay green parts push; Davies buys Asta; Marshmallow becomes latest UK insurtech unicorn; and Covea backs new pet insurance alternative Animor
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: Shift Technology co-founder and chief scientific officer Eric Sibony on the future of automation and ‘autonomy’ in claims handling
Claims automation has been described as the Holy Grail of insurance as it can provide a clear point of differentiation in a competitive market, while delivering significant efficiency savings for insurers. Insurance Post spoke to Eric Sibony, co-founder…
Spotlight on digital claims: Reducing the void between insurance and retail
Amazon’s recent announcement about its Insurance Accelerator is a stark warning for ‘Wizard of Oz’ claims, argues Paul Stanley, the CEO of 360Globalnet.
Spotlight on digital claims: Where next for digital claims?
A recent survey carried out by Post, in association with 360Globalnet, found that the straight through processing of personal lines claims is still not a reality for most insurance customers. However, as Sam Barrett discovers, that number is increasing,…
How AI and machine learning is changing the way Insurers process claims
In Insurance, everything comes down to claims. An insurer's ability to handle claims efficiently and accurately drives its profitability, customer experience, and long-term financial health.
Blog: Not everyone wants their day in court - why the whiplash reforms can benefit from ADR
The Official Injury Claim portal was launched to the public two months ago, but Tim Wallis, chair of Trust Arbitration, suggests the introduction of alternative dispute resolution might be necessary for claimants, insurers, and law firms to realise the…
Insurtech investment up 89% in Q2; Flock completes series A raise; McLarens takes team from Crawford; Zurich arm expands into UK
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blog: Teething problems with the Official Injury Claim portal
Caroline Johnson, technical claims director at LV General Insurance, highlights 'teething problems' with whiplash reforms.