Underwriting
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Underwriting
Driving when tired
According to statistics from RoSPA, driver fatigue is likely to be a contributory factor in one in five road traffic accidents and up to a quarter of fatal and serious accidents. This article sheds light on the risks associated with driving when tired and employers’ responsibilities.
Mind the gap: Using external data to reduce pricing disparity in property underwriting
To uncover the key challenges faced by property underwriters and the tools being used to manage property risks, Post in association with Verisk recently surveyed 73 front-line specialists. This report sheds light on how successful insurers are using external data to support property underwriting.
White lies and misbehaviour: Why consumers mislead motor insurance providers
To understand motor insurance consumers’ attitudes towards misleading insurers, and to find out which groups of consumers are most likely to try to do this, LexisNexis Risk Solutions commissioned a survey of 1,500 UK consumers. This whitepaper provides analysis of the research findings.
Spotlight - Travel insurance: Making sure winter sports cover doesn't go downhill
This travel insurance in-depth focuses on the different covers available and how insurers can make sure winter sports enthusiasts have sufficient cover in place for the activities they are taking part in.
Pet insurance: The state of the market in 2019
Post held a roundtable, in association with Aquarium Software, to examine the state of the UK pet insurance market, touching on issues from consumer education and pricing, to how data and technology may revolutionise the market. Download this content for a summary of the discussion.
Closing the gap: Why UK clients need to think about environmental coverage
It has been 15 years since the Environmental Liability Directive came into force, yet many companies remain unware of the potential liabilities they face. This article highlights the limitations of general liability policies and the advantages of taking out specialist environmental liability cover.
Agricultural insurance: Happiness is in the field
According to AXA XL’s Agricultural Insurance Survey 2018, farmers across the world are keen to see levels of coverage increase, to include full production risks, and eventually market risks too. This article highlights emerging agricultural insurance markets and the trends shaping the industry.
Technology is making waves in the marine insurance market
MarineTech is here to stay and evolve, but how do industry players do the same? In this article, AXA XL’s Anne Marie Elder looks at how new technologies are changing the marine risks that her team insure and changing the way they underwrite risk.
The societal benefits of telematics
This whitepaper provides analysis of LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ research into the role telematics plays in reducing UK road casualties and presents a five-point plan to help encourage more motorists to adopt telematics-enabled insurance products.
Getting a hold on mould in construction
Despite many harmless and beneficial moulds, some moulds can be toxic and pose very serious health threats to humans. This article highlights why contractors need to take appropriate precautions to prevent mould from getting a hold during construction and lists some proactive considerations.