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Agency Networks: The Silent Giants Transforming the Distribution of Insurance

Welcome to the emergence of the agency network, a subtly revolutionary development in the distribution of insurance that is bringing small and mid-sized agencies on an equitable playing field despite the industry’s increasing complexity. The Reasons for the Increase in Agency Collaboration Let us begin with the obvious: operating an independent agency in the modern …

Insurance Generative AI Offers Great Potential, But Only If Done Correctly

In a recent episode of Insurance News Analysis, I had the honor of sitting in the hot seat—which is typically occupied by Kenneth Saldanha himself—with Bruce Hentschel, a seasoned professional in the field, to discuss what responsible usage of generative AI in insurance actually entails. It is about much more than efficiency and automation, spoiler …

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 …

The Argument for Open Insurance: How the Sector Is Being Redefined by Allianz and Lemonade

In this last article in our series on open insurance, we examine two businesses at different extremes: a cloud-native startup and a 130-year-old multinational behemoth. Allianz and Lemonade, however, are demonstrating that “open” is more than simply a catchphrase; it is a roadmap for the future. One Newcomer, One Legacy—Both Revolutionary The epitome of legacy …

Three Effective Strategies to Reimagine Insurance Relationships with Customers

Here are some ways that insurers might differentiate themselves by fostering genuine, human-centered connections: 1.Break Through the Noise with AI Customers frequently experience decision fatigue due to the abundance of options. They can be guided by AI-powered tools that offer tailored suggestions based on their interests, lifestyle, and previous actions. However, insurers require solid data …

Technology Highlight: Rethinking Climate-Driven Risk Models in Insurance, Legacy Systems, and Lawsuit Funding

1.Should Bordereaux Be Buried Now? Excel’s Battle and Blueprint Two The industry is experiencing a surge of anxiety as Lloyd’s market approaches the implementation of Blueprint Two, particularly in relation to the continued widespread use of Excel-based Bordereaux management. These intricate, manually maintained spreadsheets have served as the link between brokers, underwriters, and coverholders for …

Rethinking Insurance: Three Effective Ways to Reimagine Client Connections

However, many insurers are failing in spite of a growing trend toward digital innovation and customisation. 74% of consumers have canceled purchases because they felt overburdened, per Accenture’s Empowered Consumer 2024 research. Even worse, only 39% of consumers think businesses actually look out for their interests. Why, then, is there a disconnect? What can insurers …