You can’t always price right
Weak risk selection forces carriers to be pricing prophets. P&C Specialist reports on the amazing range of personal auto loss ratios being […]
The storm exposes the risk. But are you ready for it?
Another catastrophe, another headline. This time, California is investigating State Farm’s handling of wildfire claims – scrutinizing delays, denials, and service breakdowns […]
Auto insurance risks are changing rapidly; to survive, carriers must get far better at picking risks
In nature, the ones that survive aren’t the biggest or strongest. They’re the ones that adapt the fastest. And in an accelerating […]
The digital market is here, you need digital armor to compete
JD Power recently reported some surprising news: 47% of all auto policies are now transacted digitally, with another 17% through call centers. […]
What’s next: The Insurtech shift toward real-time risk mastery
Munich Re Ventures nails it – Insurtech 1.0 was about digital wrappers. 2.0 brought data pipes and APIs. Now comes the hard […]
Underwriting fraud isn’t hard to find and stop – if you’re prepared
Underwriting fraud isn’t subtle-it’s just that most carriers haven’t done the work to automate detection and elimination in the limited time available. […]
Can Insurers Fix Flawed Risks Before It’s Too Late?
The personal lines property and casualty insurance market is at a breaking point. Catastrophe losses are mounting, regulatory pressures are shifting, and […]
Love Your Good Customers, Especially Those in Tough Markets
In the complex world of insurance, it’s tempting to lump policyholders into neat categories based on their perceived risk: good segments, bad […]
Carrier agility is a vital skill in Personal Lines P&C
Carrier agility is becoming an increasingly vital skill, yet according to this story from P&C Specialist, some carriers are still struggling two […]
Another data magic bullet backfires
Allstate is being sued by Texas over its attempt to use its app to monitor customer driving behavior. It always surprises me […]
Insurers need to channel their inner Santa
We all know the story: “He knows when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or […]
Which is Riskier? The (Fake) Bear in the Room
Insurance is full of surprises, but few are as wild as that story about the “bear” turning out to be a furry […]
