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Is technology the solution to property underinsurance?
This article explains why without technology insurers and brokers haven't got a hope in hell of knowing whether a property is underinsured.
Zurich’s Jonathan Davis on debunking AI myths
The rise of this new technology raises a lot of questions: Does AI really live up to the hype? How can insurers implement AI positively for their customers? Will AI take everyone’s jobs? What if AI leads to unethical business practices? This article looks at predictions about the future of AI.
Are we looking at fraud wrong? And is AI to the rescue?
Fraud has long been a scourge of the insurance industry, with £1.1bn of fraud still going undetected. This article explores whether AI could be an avenue to revolutionise fraud and the way the industry can approach it.
Podcast: Scanning the horizon for connected and complex risks
How insurers are scanning the horizon, spotting risks, and pricing services and products appropriately in an increasingly complex, interconnected world is the topic of the latest Insurance Post Podcast. Listen to this podcast to find out more.
How struggling consumers are committing one-off frauds
With fraudulent claims adding £50 every year to the total cost of household insurance, this article explains how the growing number of policyholders feeling the pinch is resulting in exaggerated claims.
CII’s Groves on bridging the climate expectations gap
Tim Groves, programme development and partnership manager at the Chartered Insurance Institute, considers ways to bridge the gap between the risks insurers are able to cover and those the public think they should cover.
Scale of motor insurance market shrinking laid bare
Mike Powell, insight manager for banking and general insurance at Defaqto, examines why there are now 14% fewer insurance brands selling comprehensive car insurance than there were 10 years ago plus what features have been stripped out of standard policies.
Why asbestos should be in the conversations at renewal
Asbestos-related diseases still claim around 5,000 lives annually, and up to 1.5 million UK buildings may contain asbestos. This article highlights the increasing risk to the many contractors not exposed to the height of the asbestos crisis in the 1970s and 1980s.
Underinsurance and indemnity periods: Key considerations for SMEs
Lockdown saw a shift in attitude among small and medium-sized business owners, with more than half reducing insurance cover to cut costs. Even now it remains a challenging market for businesses. This article outlines the key considerations for SMEs regards underinsurance and indemnity periods.
Reflecting on the government’s foray into the professional indemnity insurance market for fire safety assessors
In the wake of the government’s short-lived intervention into the professional indemnity market for fire safety assessors, this article looks at how effective it was and whether problems persist today.