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Insurers urged to back more British environmental reinstatement projects
As biodiversity loss reaches an all-time high, insurers are being asked to consider reallocating funds to help ‘direct action’ projects in the UK to support the country’s depleted ecology.
Tokio Marine reveals risks faced by London
London’s future is threatened by more extreme flooding and failure to keep pace with technology, according to a new study, with Tokio Marine arguing insurers should help the city prepare for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence developments.
Hiscox on the limitations of AI technology
Regulations, accuracy and ensuring humans are kept accountable are some of considerations insurers have been warned to factor in to ensure success with artificial intelligence.
Armilla to tackle AI screw-ups with warranty product
Insurtech start-up Armilla AI has launched an AI product warranty to give companies protection and peace of mind against the risk of issues with the technology.
Five key takeaways from Post's AI roundtable
Insurance Post recently gathered together a group of insurance technology experts to discuss the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and how insurers need to position themselves to respond to the changing business landscape. Frances Stebbing recounts…
Verisk on testing generative AI platforms
Chris Sawford, Verisk's managing director of claims for the UK, discusses what makes an artificial intelligence trial successful and how the technology helps insurers achieve operational efficiency.
Kennedys IQ on using AI for ‘highly complex’ claims
Karim Derrick, chief products officer at Kennedys IQ, shares how the company is using artificial intelligence for complex claims documents.
IFB reveals how AI has sped up detection of fraudulent claims
One year on from launching its AI counter-fraud solution, the Insurance Fraud Bureau has revealed how the tool has “elevated” the sector's fight against fraud.
Q&A: Robin Gilthorpe and Erez Barak, Earnix
Earnix’s CEO and chief technology officer speak exclusively to Insurance Post about how the company is utilising the power of artificial intelligence and what challenges could lie ahead.
Environmental threats slip down agenda as top UK risks are revealed
Economic and societal concerns have overtaken environmental risks as global business leaders share their biggest concerns in the World Economic Forum’s executive survey.
Principal on how AI is spotting vulnerable customers
Principal Insurance has revealed how it has deployed Xdroid’s artificial intelligence powered solution to report on all speech, email and chat interactions to improve customer outcomes.
How AI is transforming Aurora’s underwriting
Bijal Patel, co-founder of Aurora, explains how the MGA is leading the way in taking a data science approach to underwriting and what skills insurers need to develop.
How AI is helping Mind Foundry spot the signs of cognitive decline
Selim Cavanagh, director of insurance at Mind Foundry, explains how the company is using the latest machine learning techniques to “drive real value” for insurance organisations.
Protesters target Chubb and AIG demanding they ‘rule out’ fossil fuel support
Climate activists took to the city to warn insurers that underwriting fossil fuel projects in Africa is a “risky business” that threatens the rainforest, human rights and their reputations.
Sprout AI reveals post-funding expansion plans
AI-led insurtech Sprout AI has revealed plans to “transform claims processing” as well as expand into new markets, following its latest funding round.
Aviva claims UK’s climate performance is in jeopardy
Amanda Blanc has shared concerns the UK’s “ambitious climate goals” are under threat, as the government is moving full steam ahead with its expansion on domestic oil and gas production.
Bikmo eyes further growth in the UK cycle market
Cycle and e-mobility insurer Bikmo has raised £3.4m in a funding round to bolster its European footprint and drive product innovation.
Laka reveals plans to become the ‘European leader’ in green mobility insurance
London-based startup Laka has secured more than €7.6m (£6.63m) in its recent funding round, and announced its latest acquisition in European expansion plans.
Red Cross pleads insurers to back humanitarian insurance approach
During its London Summit, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has appealed for more insurers to support its insurance mechanism, as funding for humanitarian needs reaches an all time high.
Protesters storm Lloyd’s insurer offices over fossil fuel projects
Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside the offices of 10 Lloyd’s of London insurers today, demanding they rule out insuring the West Cumbria coal mine and the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline.
Howden secures £500m to turn insurtechs into MGAs
Howden’s venture will support the development of innovative insurance solutions, as well as create investment opportunities for insurtech start-ups.
McLarens aims to become the go-to adjuster for hospitality claims
Rebecca Webster, McLaren’s broker development lead, shares why the claims services provider has launched its hospitality offering and what challenges lie ahead.
Insurers ready for hundreds of Luton Airport fire claims
While the Association of British Insurers has claimed it is “too early” to estimate the insured cost of a fire at London Luton Airport. LV, Ageas and Aviva have confirmed how they will be handling motor insurance claims caused by the blaze.
ABI tells insurers to up their game on apprenticeships
The Association of British Insurers has said more “tangible action” is needed to boost the numbers of apprenticeships being offered by the insurance sector.