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How AI can mitigate increasing cost of extreme weather
Izik Lavy, CEO and co-founder of GeoX, discusses how insurers are using AI and aerial imagery to battle the extreme weather ushered in by the climate crisis.
Why cannabis farms are a growing problem for property insurers
This article explores why the illegal cultivation of cannabis is a growing problem for both residential and commercial landlords as well as the wider community.
Home truths
While a government consultation on the regulation of social housing is drawing to a close, cavity wall insulation claims have also hit the headlines as hundreds of homeowners may face legal bills because their cases were not properly insured. This blog outlines the implications for firms.
In depth: Could legal expenses have a role to play as the landlord pressure cooker reaches boiling point?
Specialist legal expenses cover has the potential to turn down the heat as those renting out property face challenges on all fronts, including from the Renters (Reform) Bill. Read this article to find out more.
Meeting the challenge of avoiding underinsurance in HNW properties
Amid inflation and irregular surveying, high-net-worth buildings are potentially more at risk of underinsurance than ever before. This article outlines how brokers can help clients to reduce this risk.
Why insurers need to up the ante on climate change
Insurance providers need to up the ante in their predictive capabilities as the frequency and severity of extreme weather-related events continue to escalate. This article highlights why insurers should face up to the winds of climate change and use predictive modelling to mitigate risks.
Case study: Regional property insurer
This case study explores how a regional property insurer’s partnership with LTIMindtree and Duck Creek led to the launch of a direct-to-consumer channel for personal lines homeowners’ products, allowing for a true multi-channel experience for their customers.
Corporate earthquake risk: The potential for building-specific risk transfer
Corporations can face costly losses after an earthquake, but insurance is becoming more expensive. As more corporates choose parametric earthquake insurance to cover their exposure, this report looks at how parametric earthquake insurance works and how sensor technology works to trigger policies.
Multi-occupancy buildings insurance - broker remuneration
Read the findings of the FCA’s multi-occupancy buildings insurance broker remuneration review, its conclusions and next steps. One of the findings in the broker market was evidence of some high commission rates and poor practices which were not consistent with driving fair value to the customer.
Property intelligence: Understanding and managing natural hazards
This report reviews the techniques and tools available today to help insurers understand, manage and mitigate natural hazard risk for properties they are insuring.