News Analysis – Page 28
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the term insurtech still fit for purpose?
The term was initially used to describe insurance technology disruptors, but should it be made redundant as the sector shifts to a collaborative position?
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News AnalysisHas inflation been a ‘helpful correction’ for the UK motor sector?
’The only way to get a market correction is when there is something outside of the market’s control,’ says underwriting director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Autonomous journey will test insurers’ ability to navigate risks
New research out of Australia has provided yet more evidence of the risks insurers will have to consider when truly autonomous vehicles hit the roads
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How are motor insurers addressing popularity of electric vehicles?
Insurance Times asks industry experts if motor insurers are adapting their business strategies
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News AnalysisBriefing: Financial lines brokers must watch out for increased scrutiny of ‘finfluencers’
Brokers’ experience of compliance with Consumer Duty makes them well-placed to advise financial clients on the risks of not complying with upcoming regulations
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News AnalysisIn Focus: What makes the motor market hard to compete in – and could there be future exits?
’I can understand some of the reasons why people might see this as the right time to get out,’ says director of insurance pricing
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News AnalysisTechTalk: ‘Licensing process is a maze’ for insurtechs tied up in complex regulation
For insurtechs applying for a carrier licence for example could hold options but due to complicated and lengthy approval periods it may not be suitable for all, which means Gibraltar remains popular
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News AnalysisThe Big Question September 2023: How can accessibility to insurance networking events be improved?
‘There are many different ways to look at accessibility and as an industry we’ve made some strides but need to continue improving’, one spokesperson says
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News AnalysisBriefing: Wages now key to battle for talent, but industry must revamp its brand
’The goal is also to minimise the tedious, repetitive and mundane tasks that lead to staff disengagement,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisIs telematics undergoing a mass market transformation?
’If adopted on a mass market basis, then it can cater to all,’ says chief data officer
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News AnalysisLight at the end of the tunnel despite ‘muted’ insurtech series A funding for Q2
The insurtech sector is going through a ‘correction process,’ says Gallagher Re’s global head of insurtech
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News AnalysisAI can ‘turbocharge’ the UK insurance sector – NTT Data
’AI provides the ability to personalise the insurance jargon and output in a way that the recipient of communications will understand,’ says industry development lead
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News AnalysisBriefing: ‘Above average’ natural catastrophe losses for reinsurers should be a call to action for insurers
A trend of higher than average natural catastrophe losses has continued for the first half of 2023, according to global reinsurers
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IT InterviewSimon Ritterband: Huge market appetite as ‘genie is out of the bottle’ with drones
There is a “huge appetite” for drones in the Lloyd’s market as the technology is being used more and more in everyday life from surveying to inspection says managing director
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IT InterviewHelena Evans: From 19 year old loss adjustor to first female managing director
Evans discusses HNW loss adjusting insurance trends and her journey up the sector’s ranks
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News AnalysisBriefing: Antarctic warning will add to UK debate on climate insurability
The industry may well be at a tipping point where its role begins to shift
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News AnalysisZurich not standing still on eTrading investment following top spot platforms ranking
’Whilst technology is an enabler, it will never replace the experience of our people and the importance we place on our trading relationships,’ says head of SME
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News AnalysisChief executive impersonation fraud rises during economic downturn and AI explosion
The increasing use of artificial intelligence has made impersonation fraud more accessible, against the backdrop of inflation and economic uncertainty
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News AnalysisAllianz committed to further ‘empowering underwriters’ following eTrading results
’We’ve heavily invested in our pricing,’ says digital trading manager
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News AnalysisBriefing: Office-based working essential in people business of insurance
In the first of his new monthly columns for Insurance Times, Stuart Reid says the insurance industry should return to an office-first working model
