Underwriting

The move follows new CEO Brian Duperreault’s earlier assertions the insurer would develop data science and analytics capabilities for underwriting.

Carriers are working to change the culture around underwriting to be more data-driven, says EY study.

The company is developing an instant-issue platform that delivers life policies to customers without fluid testing.

Brokers warn low portions of Harvey’s costs will be covered by insurers because regular homeowners’ policies don’t include flood damage.

Harvey’s cost by one estimate could mount to $30 billion when including the impact of flooding on the labor force, power grid, transportation and other elements.

Most innovation plans do not account for emerging industry trends like insurtech disruption and IoT adoption, study finds.

Ariel Gorelik assumes control of the insurer's global IT operations.

Top P&C insurers are keen on helping agents acquire new business using mobile channels, as well as e-signature and predictive fraud scoring initiatives, Novarica finds.

The sector is complex, and it is important for carriers to have the appropriate systems and functionalities to support these complexities and enable future growth.

UK-based Visicover allows customers to buy and self-administer insurance policies online for planes and helicopters.