News Analysis – Page 19
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IT InterviewTim Bailey: ‘Attracting and retaining talent’ vital to Zurich’s success
Since taking the helm, nurturing a pipeline of diverse talent has been one of the main priorities for Zurich’s chief executive
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: How does the increasing integration of data analytics in insurance impact the war for talent?
AI and advanced data analytics are already making waves in the insurance sector. Insurance Times interviews five industry experts to delve into their perspectives on the significance of this technological transformation for the industry.
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News AnalysisUK has ‘right approach’ to AI versus EU’s legislation
’The real risks are with the use of AI, not with the technology itself,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: AI must be used intelligently to augment people-based insurance sector
It is imperative to embrace the opportunities AI can offer in terms of back office functionality, but insurance professionals shouldn’t fear for their jobs just yet
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News AnalysisBriefing: Insurtech is still a man’s game – but it’s changing
Historically, insurtech has been considered a male domain – but how are emerging technologies opening up opportunities for women to progress their careers?
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Are MGAs replacing traditional insurers and how are they differentiating themselves to grow market share?
Insurance Times asks industry experts how MGAs are standing out to supersede insurers and increase their market share
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IT InterviewBill Bradshaw: FM Global able to take ‘a really long-term view of risk’ where climate is concerned
’What is important is that we have the data that allows us to make really good decisions and look for innovative solutions,’ says operations manager
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News AnalysisBriefing: UK can grab opportunity to support Islamic insurance
The London market has an expceptional opportunity to cement its place as one of the world’s Sharia-compliant insurance hubs
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News AnalysisOpinion: Has EU left UK behind on AI regulation?
Editor Katie Scott compares strides made by the European Union and UK when it comes to regulation around the use of artificial intelligence – has Brexit held the UK back?
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News AnalysisFCA battling ‘snitches get stitches’ mindset when it comes to non-financial misconduct
’We can sit here and say ‘oh, it is a terrible culture,’ but what are we going to do about it?’ asks member of parliament
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News AnalysisBriefing: Are regulations on affordability pulling in opposite directions?
The associated costs of new regulation mean that insurance providers may soon have to consider whether affordability is affordable
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IT Interview‘Scalability and growth is a massive thing for us’ – GoShorty
’That was the first barrier that was broken down – the idea that software houses only wanted to deal with big blue-chip companies and well-established brokers,’ says founder and managing director
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News AnalysisBrokers reveal concerns about capacity for ‘under pressure’ MGAs
One broker highlights fears that MGAs may be looking ’to all sorts of weird and awful sources of capacity’
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News AnalysisBriefing: The trouble with motor insurance
Discriminatory pricing is evident in motor insurance premiums – the industry needs to come up with new ways to make this product more accessible and affordable
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News AnalysisWhat does the FCA’s actions on Gap mean for the future?
We’ve heard that the unofficial threshold for that payout rate may be set at 30%, with business lines falling under that level likely to draw increased scrutiny from the FCA, says co-founder
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How niche schemes are becoming more important to brokers’ growth strategies
Niche schemes have been talked up by experts after brokers were told to focus on size or speciality in the future
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IT InterviewClarissa Franks: ‘Growth is the mission’ for Lockton UK
The independent broker is focused on strong organic growth and gathering ‘superstar’ talent, says head of UK retail
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News AnalysisBriefing: Tempting the broker leaders of tomorrow
Setting up shop as a broker has its challenges – however, fortune favours the bold and there are plenty of reasons why tomorrow’s leaders should consider our sector
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News AnalysisWill insurers swipe right on covering dating apps’ unique risks?
Insurance brokers might hesitate to provide coverage for dating apps because understanding the ’unique risks associated with these apps’ often necessitates the ’expertise of a specialist technology broker,’ says head of tech, media and intellectual property
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News AnalysisTechTalk: AI code of conduct is a start – but ‘comprehensive governance structure’ still needed
’While it’s possible to set general principles, how do you translate that into something that’s going to work for every company or use case?’ says head of analytics
