Automation
Self-driving car users should be off the hook for range of offences, commissions set out
The Law Commission for England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have proposed the creation of an Automated Vehicles Act that would shift the responsibility away from drivers of self-driving cars.
Lloyd's-IUA-DXC deal staves off headaches for London market participants
A deal struck between Lloyd’s, the International Underwriting Association and DXC Technology to deliver a processing platform averted a technological split that may have made the London market a less attractive destination for business, IUA chief…
Ardonagh Specialty expands cross-class follow-capacity solution to $600m
Ardonagh Specialty has expanded its cross-class follow-capacity solution to include Price Forbes’ property business, Post can reveal.
Watch Direct Line, Microsoft and Sas discuss hyperautomation in upcoming Insurance Post webinar
In an upcoming webinar brought to you by Insurance Post in association with Sas, an expert panel will discuss how hyperautomation in insurance will reduce the risk of errors in understanding your risk and improve how to price and market your products to…
Allianz in regional commercial restructure; GRS extends global reach with adjuster tie-up; Movo buys three; and Tractable strikes two new deals
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Analysis: Loss adjusters’ BI avalanche experience – from portals to what comes next
Loss adjusters have praised the use of technology to meet Covid-19 related business interruption claims and called for more enhancements as the market adapts its systems and approaches.
Spotlight: How can insurers accelerate digital transformation in their business?
While some have embraced the digital transformation journey, others are still on the starting blocks. Jim Bruce, customer transformation and senior insurance director of Salesforce, discusses what’s stopping these firms, how they can overcome the…
Swiss Re reports nat cat losses fourth worst since 1970; Davies buys BVS; Leak Bot to go public after reverse takeover; and Ryanair teams up with insurtech
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Allianz in Uber tie-up; Assured Partners acquires SW broker; BGL and Covea to launch new direct brand; and Twelve Capital/Eos unveil insurtech focused growth fund
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Aviva insures autonomous shuttle trial; brokers outscore insurers in CX research finds; Howden buys again; Gallagher completes on Willis deal and PPL updates on next gen platform
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
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.
Q&A: Genasys co-CEO Andre Symes discusses the fundamental questions for insurance startups in an evolving technology ecosystem
With the changes to the technology ecosystem recently, the possibilities for insurance businesses have grown exponentially. Andre Symes, joint-CEO at Genasys, talks about how startups are using new technologies to pivot their businesses at pace with the…
Spotlight: Digital culture - Collaboration and innovation to fill the digital skills gap in insurance
Involving teams with process improvement projects can be a game-changer, according to ABBY solutions marketing manager, insurance, Eileen Potter, not least in creating a culture of collaboration
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
Spotlight: Digital culture – Adapting and evolving to maximise the potential of automation in underwriting
Automation is a growing reality in every corner of an insurance business. Tim Evershed explores the impact it is having on underwriting - and how staff are acquiring the skills to maximise its potential benefits here.
Insurance Post Live Claims panel session: Creating a world-class customer experience in property claims
Customers should be front and centre when insurers design their claims processes.
Insurance Live 2021 Claims panel session: What does ‘good’ look like for claims in 2022?
It sounds like a simple question; but given the turmoil of the 2020 and 2021 - and trends that were already being talked about and predicted before Covid-19 took a grip on the UK, what do customers now expect from insurers when it comes to handling their…
Insurance Live 2021: Claims panel session - digital end-to-end claims, can insurers match customer expectations?
The seamless end-to-end digital claims journey has been long touted as a goal for many insurers. But how close is the reality?
Digital claims – the final frontier
Within insurance, claims represent the ‘moment of truth’ for customers during their time of need. Digital claims could be the last big hurrah for insurers as they strive to improve combined ratios, gain a competitive edge and improve the customer journey.
Breaking down barriers and smashing silos to become truly customer centric
Is it too difficult to imagine a world where the policyholder is front-and-centre of everything that an insurance company does?
Upcoming webinar: Digital claims – the final frontier
Within insurance, claims represent the ‘moment of truth’ for customers during their time of need. Digital claims could be the last big hurrah for insurers as they strive to improve combined ratios, gain a competitive edge, and improve the customer…
British Insurance Awards 2021: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
Spotlight: Smarter decision making – Better, faster decision-making
With insurance evolving at an unrivalled pace, Satyen Paneri of Guidewire Software argues investment in a smart loop analytics can help companies make ‘brilliant’ decisions to achieve better outcomes.
Spotlight: Smarter decision making – Intelligent lead pricing: helping counter SME underinsurance
For businesses, finding at the time of a claim that their policy will not pay out can be catastrophic. Unfortunately, underinsurance among SMEs is a growing problem. Valerie Hart looks at how improving intelligent lead pricing through digital technology…