Why is personal lines underwriting so technologically backward?
Why is there so little personal lines insurance carrier investment in underwriting automation? After all, matching risk to rate is the fundamental […]
Hidden Pre-existing Damage
Some customers only purchase ‘Comprehensive and Collision’ Insurance when they have damage that they want repaired. This ‘pre-existing damage’ fraud is a […]
Garaging Fraud
“Garaging Fraud” is where a policyholder claims to garage their car in a low risk area to reduce their premium. An example […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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In today’s insurance industry, carriers face significant challenges due to outdated, cumbersome technology.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 […]
Cat Losses Wreaking Havoc: How Can Carriers Turn Chaos to Their Advantage?
Progressive’s recent financial woes, highlighted in a June 14th P&C Specialist report, paint a grim picture for the insurance industry. The company’s […]
So Much Data, So Few Results
The insurance market is filled with data venders gathering risk-related data on insurance customers to ensure that underwriting decisions are accurately tied […]
Heightened Privacy Concerns: The Telematics Backlash
Verisk partnered with major automakers like Ford, GM, Honda, and Hyundai to collect driving data. This data was shared with insurers, enabling personalized discounts for safe drivers. However, the program raised consumer concerns. Media reports exposed instances of GM sharing data without explicit customer knowledge, leading to lawsuits alleging privacy violations and potential premium increases. The resulting backlash prompted Verisk to terminate its telematics program.
Aerial Imagery Sparks Debate – Is There a Better Way to Assess Risk?
The growing use of aerial photography by insurance carriers has sparked controversy, pitting insurers eager to streamline risk assessment against homeowners troubled by a process they feel is opaque and potentially unfair. As insurers explore technological solutions to improve efficiency, could alternatives like VeracityID's idFetchTM provide a middle ground that balances accuracy with privacy and consumer empowerment?
