Big data

We want insurers to transform from premium collectors to lifelong protectors. And technology is at the core of helping them achieve this.

Insurers that are able to make the best use of data are already winning market share, improving key ratios and generating superior risk intelligence, according to a report from the Capgemini Research Institute.

As we look ahead, evolving technologies are presenting home and auto owners with new potential risks. Hacking and ransomware, once confined to computer networks, may become an endemic cyber vulnerability for our increasingly connected vehicles and “smart home” devices. Yet many of these same technologies could create new data sources and risk mitigation options for personal lines insurers.

The unique partnership comes amid an increase in vehicle crash-related deaths and a desire to help customers understand how their choices could potentially support their overall health.

As we emerge from the pandemic and look to the future, the case for cloud must be elevated beyond the limitations of IT savings, to how insurers can use it to address their biggest business challenges.

New methods, using artificial intelligence, ease the fraud detection burden and help insurance companies stay one step ahead.

Auto insurers can leverage critical mobility risk insights like distracted driving, hard turns, and more, turning them into effective personalized marketing campaigns.

It is no surprise that insurers are looking to health tracking technology to create new possibilities for accurate pricing and incentivizing better living.

By facilitating access to rich, unstructured data in real-time, technology is paving the way for insurers to employ greater personalization and become customer-centric. It can drive tremendous growth opportunities as well as cost and operational efficiencies by promoting wellbeing and prevention services.

Globally, 72% of respondents said they would share some personal data with their insurer but when broken down by gender, only 68% of women and 75% of men said they would share.

Consumers still trust established traditional insurance companies over newer insurtech startups. A majority of respondents said they would prefer to buy a policy from companies like AIG over startups like Lemonade.

More homes that had been excluded due to wildfire risk are insurable with more granular data, company says.

Ramnik Bajaj is the company's new SVP and chief data and analytics officer.

Touchless digital insurance has become a base requirement for business as people demand touchless transactions.

The industry needs high-quality data sources that can scientifically measure the threat and complement existing data elements

Robin Gordon will join on March 29.

Many insurers have a traditional, albeit risk-averse, data mindset as evidenced by their reliance on traditional data and avoidance of emerging data sources.

Not only does the quality of the data impact a carrier’s bottom line, it also affects their customers’ experience.

Ashok Krishnan is the carrier's new chief data and analytics officer, based in London.

Insurer is 'doubling down' on tech investment, with leadership buy-in across digital, says Abby Hosseini.