Drones
The challenges of Cyclone Debbie
Cyclone Debbie was the costliest natural catastrophe to hit Australia for six years, while the scale of the event spurred innovation among insurers writes Nicky Burridge.
Allianz launches on-demand drone insurance with start-up Flock
Allianz has partnered with start-up Flock to launch app-based on-demand drone insurance for commercial and recreational users.
Willis Towers Watson's Liz Lister on the benefits of specialist knowledge
The only absolute certainty in today’s modern world is change. Change creates new risks for all businesses, whether they are based in the north or south of the country, have international reach or are mid-market organisations.
Blog: Setting the pace for change
Technologies such as driverless cars, telematics and the connected home are changing the world of insurance, with the need for more modularisation of coverages, and components that can be used in different ways to suit particular niches and markets. Dean…
Blog: Growing timber insurance, the essentials
Growing timber insurance is a niche market that requires expertise, be it for underwriting or assessing storm damages. Frank McGaffney, loss adjuster at Agrical, explains.
Expanding ICT sector brings more risks to Asia-Pacific
A booming information, communication and technology sector is heightening risks across Asia-Pacific according to an Insurance Post whitepaper in association with QBE.
Europe: Insuring robots (and against robots)
Robots are becoming ubiquitous. Do we need specific insurance? And do they?
Blog: Take part in IMIA photo competition
Can advances in imaging technology really help engineering risk underwriting? Richard Radevsky, executive committee member of International Association of Engineering Insurers, believes they can.
Cyclone Debbie moves to New Zealand; IAG estimates A$140m loss
As Cyclone Debbie reached New Zealand, Insurance Australia Group estimated A$140m (£85m) of losses while loss adjuster Crawford is using drones to help.
Insurers ‘missed chance’ to influence insurance rules over drones
Insurers are sleepwalking into legislation over drones that they have had no role in shaping, it has been warned.
Sydney hailstorm brings IAG to within A$126m of nat cat allowance
Sydney's dramatic hailstorm on 18 February has cost Australian insurer IAG at least A$160m (£99m) in claims so far.
Aviation Claims: Winging it
Despite a number of air accidents over the past few years, safety when flying has improved dramatically. However, overcapacity and a lack of profitability could be affecting the market
Asia C-suite panel bullish on insurance innovation
Senior executives from some of Asia's largest insurers have shared their vision for insurance innovation at the Asian Financial Forum 2017.
Insuring the future: 10 tech gadgets
Innovations are bringing new technology into our lives at an almost frightening pace. Whether we want to control our central heating from our smartphones or check on our home security, appliances that can be controlled remotely are giving us greater…
Blog: Drone regulation
Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are now being used across a range of sectors and usage gives rise to some issues.
Government mulls mandatory registry for drone users
Drone owners could be forced to register their devices under consultation plans released by the government today.
IUA body to monitor emerging technology
The International Underwriting Association is establishing a new focus group to assess the future impact technology will have on London underwriting.
Bluefin's Kenny Hogg on why drones can't replace human contact
In the uniquely information-obsessed world we now inhabit, the personal transactional nature of an insurance broker has never been more in the spotlight.
Claims Club Summit 2016: Artificial intelligence could bring increased accuracy
Artificial intelligence could be used to make the claims process more efficient as robots are said to be able to complete tasks quicker and without errors.
Legal Update: The attack of the dangerous toys
Insurers need to fill the coverage gap for the new high-tech gadgets that may fail, explode and cause fires
AAIS to release new rules filings for drone insurance cover
American Association of Insurance Services has released new filings of Unmanned Aircraft Liability Coverage forms and rules this week, in response to consumer demand for coverage for drones.
Innovation lessons insurers can take from lawyers
Insurers and lawyers don’t have a reputation of tech-savvy trailblazers. Yet some of them have adopted new technologies, including artificial intelligence. So, what works and what doesn’t?
Passenger drones: Look to the skies
The airspace above our cities could be the roadway of the future but what will insurance look like in times to come? And what kind of policy would cover flying taxi cabs – motor or aviation?
Specialist drone insurance set to take off says RPC
The fast-paced growth of the UK's commercial drone market is increasing demand for specialist drone insurance, according to law firm RPC.