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 […]
Don’t Churn Customers, Upgrade!
This Carrier Management piece “Soft Commercial Market Ahead: Prepare for Underwriter ‘Herd Behavior’” applies even more to Personal Lines carriers. For example, […]
Seamlessly Transforming Legacy Systems Without Major Overhaul
In today’s insurance industry, carriers face significant challenges due to outdated, cumbersome technology. As P&C Specialist highlights, even major players like Liberty […]
Personal line carrier success requires active management throughout the policy lifecycle
In today’s unpredictable world, carriers must ensure that both personal lines—home and auto—are not only adequately covered but also meticulously assessed for […]
Progressive shows the competition how to micro-focus on risk during transactions rather than amputate in a panic later.
Recent shocks from Covid, the Ukraine conflict, and the recession have severely damaged most personal line carriers’ profitability. For example, Geico, a […]