Important Considerations for Independent Agents Today

whitePaper | April 6, 2022

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has been devastating for the global economy, and with many countries in extended lockdown, there has been a seismic shift in customer behaviour and business operations.

whitePaper | February 24, 2020

Commercial property insurance providers find themselves operating in unpredictable conditions, with political and economic uncertainty having negative impacts on business activity in almost every industry. The retail sector is under particular pressure, but there are also significant problems in the o-ice buildings market, as businesses postpone expansion or investment plans, and some consider relocating facilities outside the UK once (or if) the Brexit process is completed.

whitePaper | November 14, 2022

We all know buying insurance is hardly a gratifying experience, especially when there are several policy options available in the market. Widespread digital innovation has made it convenient for consumers to connect with an infinite number of insurers, in different ways. This is wonderful, but it also means the selection and buying process has been extended and is getting overly complicated. A DIY approach of selling insurance through agents or just relying on website sales results only in spaghetti integrations. Insurers are working collaboratively with an ecosystem of partners to cater to underserved markets, gain access to new customer segments, and increase brand recognition as well as cross-selling opportunities while building a foundation for customer lifetime value.

whitePaper | July 24, 2022

The insurance industry is often associated with complex processes such as claim settlement, hefty paperwork, tiring legal processes, and the responsibility to stay updated on the terms and conditions. This image is now changing as the leading insurance brands are putting forth innovative strategies to revamp the existing workflows and structures to amplify their business growth.

whitePaper | October 20, 2022

Data and analytics have captivated business in recent years: tech startups, retail chains, big banks, movie studios and mom-and-pop shops are all digging into their numbers to power their companies. For insurers, this discovery is nothing new. Data has always been the core of their work. It’s the bedrock of actuarial tables and risk pools, of underwriting and reinsurance. Data-driven insights have powered the industry for centuries, since the days of Lloyd’s Coffee House and mutual benefit societies

whitePaper | January 4, 2020

A self-insured lender assumes all risk and absorbs any losses that occur. The greatest disadvantage of self-insurance is that risk is not transferred. To minimize uninsured losses, some self-insured lenders add follow up procedures such as: Requiring evidence of physical damage insurance at the time of loan closing.