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Insurance-associated GHG emissions: The PCAF measurement standard
November 2022 saw the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) launch the first global measurement standard for insurance-associated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This whitepaper highlights the latest developments and the implications for personal motor and commercial lines insurers.
SME perspectives: How fraudsters create fake identities
Insurers work hard to make sure they don’t write policies for individuals with fake identities, but bad actors work just as hard to avoid detection. This blog highlights how fraudsters create fake identities and how insurers can build a better mousetrap to catch fake insurance identities.
Driverless cars: How close are we?
UK roads could see self-driving vehicles rolled out by 2025 following the announcement of new government plans which will prioritise safety through new laws. This content sheds light on the latest developments and the potential implications for drivers, manufactures and motor insurers.
Case study: Centralising reinsurance programs for greater efficiency, simplicity & ownership
Sapiens ReinsurancePro automates the underwriting and administration of reinsurance, including treaty and facultative, ceded, assumed, and retroceded reinsurance. This case study highlights how a specialty insurer leveraged Sapiens ReinsurancePro to consolidate and streamline its processes.
The future of rating is in the cloud
The next step in the evolution of rating is Guidewire's new collaborative and centralised Rating Workbench. Watch this video to learn about the future of rating on Guidewire Cloud and the value it can bring to insurance companies.
Fears rise over flood affordability for all UK homes
The Bank of England has warned in its latest Stress Test that if no additional action is taken on climate change, then insurance could become unaffordable to some UK homes when Flood Re ends in 2039. This article investigates.
Reinsurance in EMEA - Where does it need to modernise?
The majority of insurers have come to rely on reinsurance as a tool to help grow their businesses, contribute to their overall capacity and protect their balance sheets against unforeseen events. This blog looks at the regional challenges insurers face when looking to reinsure some of their risk.
Webinar: How can insurance providers unlock the power of ‘smart data’?
Smart data management has never been more important as insurers strive to communicate the value of cover to retain policyholders and write profitable business. In this webinar, an expert panel discuss how insurers can unleash the power of ‘smart data’ to achieve a granular view of customer risk.
Stemming a rising tide: How insurers can close the flood protection gap
The role of insurers in closing the flood protection gap can be a crucial one, and the time to act is now. This report focuses on the state of global flood risk and highlights how insurers are well-positioned to promote a broad resilience mindset focused on pre-emptive mitigation and rapid recovery.
Get more accurate wildfire risk and fire protection scores
Comprising more than 1,400 property and casualty risk factors for any U.S. address, HazardHub is the most comprehensive P&C risk data set ever created by Guidewire. Read this blog to find out how HazardHub in Flaine helps underwriters and actuaries manage wildfire and property risks.