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How Covid changed travel insurance laid bare
Anna-Marie Duthie, insight consultant for general insurance at Defaqto, examines how the Covid-19 pandemic and price comparison websites have transformed travel insurance and explains why some providers are feeling the pressure of the Consumer Duty rules.
Overcoming the challenge of insuring self-driving vehicles
In May 2024 the Automated Vehicles Bill was passed to outline a legal framework for the use of self-driving cars. This article explains how the Automated Vehicles Bill could help ensure insurers have access to the data needed to insure self-driving vehicles.
Three things to look for in an automated underwriting system
Intelligent automation including AI can free up underwriters to focus on high-impact tasks. However, to provide meaningful improvements to the underwriting process, automation needs to be carried out effectively. This blog discusses three important requirements for a modern underwriting system.
The evolution of embedded insurance for growth
Embedded insurance is becoming a game-changer in the insurance industry, enabling insurers to meet modern consumer demands for convenience, personalisation, and seamless digital experiences. This eBook explains how insurers can leverage embedded insurance to seize new avenues for growth.
Understanding flood resilience – one garden and brick at a time
One in four houses are at risk of flooding yet small changes to our homes and gardens can reduce this risk. This article highlights how the insurance industry can help make the world more resilient to climate change by being more innovative in how it inspires adapting homes and gardens.
Serving the insurance needs of the dynamic SME market
With SMEs accounting for 99% of the UK's business population, the scale of the insurance opportunity is clear. This content highlights how insurers and brokers can build meaningful relationships with SMEs by educating clients about risk exposures and leveraging data to provide tailored solutions.
Spotlight: Inclusive payment options are a must in a digital world
As insurers pursue the path to smoother digital journeys and payments, they risk losing customers who find themselves ‘digitally excluded’. This content highlights why innovation combined with inclusivity holds the key to maintaining customer trust and satisfaction within the insurance industry.
Why insurers armed with risk insights don't need to retreat
As climate change intensifies weather-driven natural catastrophes, Moses Ojeisekhoba, CEO of Swiss Re Global Clients and Solutions, argues sophisticated, data-driven risk insights are needed by society to both mitigate as well as adapt to evolving perils before our options narrow.
Spotlight: Effortless online journeys with a smooth payments system
Insurance customers parting with their hard-earned money don’t wish to be inconvenienced by delays, cancellations or avoidable issues. This spotlight highlights why payment systems are a vital part of the insurance transaction and the importance of a smooth online journey.
Spotlight: Is insurance ready to go multichannel on payments?
This content sheds light on Access PaySuite’s research on payments in the insurance Sector, the increasing importance of multichannel options and how insurers can ensure that all policyholders have access to secure and convenient payment options.