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Is it time to ditch lithium ion batteries?
This article considers if government legislation to make lithium ion batteries safer is too little too late for electric vehicle insurers and whether providers’ appetites for covering such cars will only return when manufacturers switch to safer alternative charging devices.
How insurers can navigate the threat of biased AI
This article outlines why insurers should take more care when handling customer data to train artificial intelligence pricing models.
Lessons for insurers to learn from social media use of AI
Going head-to-head with artificial intelligence is pointless, according to Sarah Bateman, head of data and AI for Altus Consulting, who argues we need a blend of AI efficiency with human re-assurance to be successful.
How to axe insurance’s Old Boys’ Club
This article examines the insurance industry’s efforts to dismantle its Old Boys’ Club culture, highlighting initiatives to promote diversity in recruitment, while exploring the challenges that remain in creating a truly inclusive environment for all professionals.
Ensuring essential insurance satisfies the consumer
After the FOS stated it expected to receive an uptick in complaints from consumers who opted for cheaper car premiums without realising the impact this would have on the level of cover, this article examines how the differences between standard and essential policies are communicated.
What insurers should know about the FCA’s anti-greenwashing rule
This article explains how the Financial Conduct Authority’s new anti-greenwashing rule will, in the long term, mitigate the risk of claims brought in the insurance sector so long as providers review their communications.
Why data-sharing is essential to fighting travel insurance fraud
Travel insurance is seen as the easiest personal cover for fraud. Low-value claims face less scrutiny, making them a target for first-time fraudsters. This article examines what it will take to stop travel being an easy target for false claims.
Podcast: Autonomous vehicle revolution shaking-up insurance
The potholes plus dirty road signs pushing the brakes on mass rollout of autonomous vehicles on UK roads are examined in this Insurance Post Podcast episode.
There’s no such thing as a safe battery
Battery fires in UK bin lorries and waste sites have hit an ‘all-time high’, with over 1,200 incidents last year, a 71% rise from 700 in 2022. This article explores the reasons for the surge in battery fire claims and discusses why no battery can be considered “safe.”
Podcast: How worldwide events transform war and terrorism cover
In this podcast, Thomas Clayton, head of cyber for Zurich UK, CFC’s terrorism and sabotage team leader Harry Salmon, and Hugh Sparks, managing director for onshore energy and mining at Charles Taylor Adjusting, reflect on how the risk landscape of war and terrorism has changed in the last 12 months.