General Insurance

AI Meets Insurtechs: How Firms Can Close the Global Protection Gap

But a new challenge has emerged. As the world grapples with climate volatility, cyberattacks, and aging populations, the next frontier for insurtech may lie in something much bigger: using artificial intelligence (AI) to help close the global protection gap between those who are insured and those left vulnerable. Insurtech Finds Its Footing in a Volatile …

Direct Insurance in Europe: The Next Frontier of Growth and Transformation

Recurrent coverage gaps, the return of direct insurance, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence were the three main themes of the event. Direct Insurance Disburses Benefits After the Storm Global markets were rocked by the widespread sense of uncertainty that followed the 2024 U.S. election. Direct insurers, meanwhile, continued to expand in silence despite …

The New Learning Loop: How Insurance Professionals Can Use AI to Shape the Future of Work

The Big Bang in Binary The Future of Your Face When the Bodies of LLMs Arrive The New Loop of Learning Among them, The New Learning Loop stands out as a particularly human story. It’s not just about algorithms or automation it’s about trust, experimentation, and the partnership between people and machines. For the insurance …

Business Owner’s Policy (BOP): The Smart Way to Protect Your Small Business

The reason? Business insurance can feel complicated like a maze of policies, fine print, and premiums. But there’s one solution that simplifies it all: the Business Owner’s Policy (BOP). It’s an all-in-one insurance package designed for small to mid-sized businesses that need broad protection without breaking the bank. Let’s break down what a Business Owner’s …

Insurance News: London Calling: Factors Influencing the UK Insurance Market’s Future

Kenneth Saldanha joins us in our London studio for this anniversary edition to discuss the key themes that are changing the insurance market in the United Kingdom. The discussion covers the entire risk spectrum, from intense international competition to domestic pricing pressures, the emergence of Gen AI, and the future of pet insurance. The London …

Aon Strengthens Its APAC Reinsurance Team with Strategic Leadership Moves

At the center of these moves is Soeren Soltysiak, who will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer of Asia Reinsurance Solutions starting April 1, 2025. Based in Singapore, Soltysiak will report to George Attard, Aon’s APAC CEO of Reinsurance Solutions. In this expanded position, Soltysiak will steer Aon’s reinsurance strategy across treaty and …

8 Common Business Insurance Mistakes (and How Smart Owners Avoid Them)

But here’s the thing: many business owners get insurance wrong. They either rush through the process, underinsure themselves, or simply don’t understand what they’re signing up for. The result? Costly surprises when something goes wrong. Let’s walk through the eight most common business insurance mistakes and how to avoid them with the confidence of a …