Insurtech
Bridging the insurance talent gap with AI
Today’s insurance industry is thriving with innovative technologies and next-generation products. But a shrinking headcount due to retiring baby boomers and a shortage of younger workers could jeopardise a bright future.
AI transformation: Unveiling its generative power with Microsoft and OpenAI
Insurtech has been revolutionised by advancements in AI technology, especially, Gen AI, which continues to transform underwriting, customer service and fraud detection.
AI insurtechs dominate Q3 funding
Artificial intelligence-centred insurtechs dominated funding in the third quarter of 2024, securing $897.4m (£691.2m) across 29 deals, according to Gallagher Re.
AI and insurance: Hype or reality?
AI’s central place in the future of insurance is secure. After much hype, when can insurers start reaping the benefits and how can they prepare for the future?
Upcoming webinar: How is the delegated authority business changing in the digital age?
With The Lloyd’s Market Association crunching the findings of its market-wide consultation on the new Computable Binding Authority Agreement (CBAA) model, bordereaux management is entering a new era.
Transforming insurance: Strategic budgeting for a digital-first future
The insurance industry is at a pivotal moment where digital transformation is no longer a choice but a necessity. So, how do you decide what to prioritise in next year’s budget to accelerate your journey into a data-driven P&C insurance organisation?
Why insurers should get ready for Dora rules now
With the Digital Operational Resilience Act coming into force on 17 January, Rowan Armstrong, partner at Browne Jacobson, says it is vital that UK-based insurers operating in the European Union embrace enhanced digital operational resilience testing,…
Allianz, RSA and Zurich to debate threat of AI in insurance fraud
With digital manipulation threatening to put additional pressure on claims handlers, as deception becomes harder to spot.
Could climate change drive an insurance availability crisis?
Climate change is one of the greatest, long-term risks facing the insurance sector.
Webinar: Is it time the ABI GTA had specific rates for electric vehicles to change insurers' attitudes?
With over a million electric vehicles on UK roads, they are becoming increasingly important for motor insurers in managing portfolio growth and claims costs.
Verisk London 2024: Key takeaways
In the fourth and final video recorded at the Verisk Insurance Conference in London, Insurance Post content director Jonathan Swift spoke to delegates and speakers about the lessons they learned at this year’s event.
Spotlight: Why insurance can't afford to ignore RegTech
Within the insurance industry, regulatory pressures are intensifying, operational costs are soaring, and the ever-present threat of compliance violations could destabilise entire businesses.
Personalise insurance or fall foul of disruptors
The potential of personalisation and embedded insurance continue to excite the insurance market. David Worsfold explores what progress is being made and whether the innovation is being driven by mainstream players, disruptors or a combination of the two.
Spotlight: Tackling insurance's regulatory tsunami
Waves of regulatory initiatives are driving up costs, reducing profitability and slowing down business for insurance firms. This spotlight focuses on how insurance firms can respond to these challenges and address the regulatory tsunami.
Seven ways to modernise the claims experience - using what you already have
Filing a claim is a policyholder’s greatest moment of vulnerability and truth. How connected and competitive is your claims experience?
Sprout AI targeting one billion customers by 2030
Roi Amir, CEO of Sprout AI, said the firm is looking to reach one billion customers within five to seven years, and confirmed when the company will expand into pet and travel.
Pen’s cyber revamp; Chubb’s construction practice; Unum CEO joins ABI board
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Spotlight: Insurance's regulatory burden - are we to blame?
Seemingly relentless waves of regulatory change are battering the insurance sector.
2024 AI handbook for insurance leaders
AI will touch nearly every aspect of insurance - from broker operations to underwriting to risk management to claims processing and beyond. Insurers that adopt AI effectively will have an insurmountable advantage.
Guest podcast: How AI transforms automation and workflows
The AI era is still young, but early adopters are already seeing the benefits. If you want to stay ahead of the game, it’s critical to understand AI’s trajectory.
Ageas confirms exclusive talks over Saga ‘partnership’
Ageas has confirmed it has entered into negotiations with Saga for the distribution of motor and home insurance products to Saga's customers.
Automated claims management: Three pillars of success
In contrast to traditional approaches, automated claims management systems optimise underwriting efficiency with advanced algorithms and machine learning.
Treloar returns to insurance on Zego’s board
Steve Treloar is returning to insurance after more than a year out of the industry, as he is appointed to Zego’s board, Insurance Post can reveal.
The genie in the bottle: improving outcomes in income protection claims
At a recent Insurance Post roundtable in association with EvolutionIQ, specialists explored the challenges and opportunities for income protection insurers in supporting the ‘back to work’ mission.