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whitePaper | June 24, 2022

For the third year running, Guidewire is publishing its survey of consumer attitudes towards insurers and general insurance products. Guidewire commissioned the market research agency Censuswide to survey a representative sample of 1,008 UK insurance customers aged 18 to 55+ in May 2022. The aim of the survey is to provide the latest insights into how UK insurance customers view insurers as well as insurance products and services. While the primary focus of this report is on the UK results, it is worth noting that Guidewire commissioned simultaneous parallel reports in France, Germany, and Spain.

whitePaper | November 29, 2019

Insurance carriers have invested a great deal in digital capabilities in recent years. While these initiatives reflect a genuine need to be more efficient and profitable, it can be difficult for management to maintain a clear perspective on strategy in the face of what amounts to generational change. Accordingly, whether you’re embarking on a digital transformation or just making targeted improvements, there are a few important things to keep in mind.

whitePaper | August 9, 2022

To date, most firms have focused on delivering new functionality such as a CSM calculation engine for life insurers and discounting for general insurers, as well as new accounting rules and reports. Due to compressed timelines, most firms are going into dry run testing with tactical data management solutions that have potential gaps around controls.

whitePaper | November 12, 2019

A carrier’s quality assurance process is the backbone of its success. While not as well-known as underwriting or claims adjusting, QA is a vital part of insurance operations. QA auditors assess open, denied and paid claims to determine if avoidable errors occurred during processing, adjusting or settlement. Their reviews track performance against business standards and help improve internal operations and claim quality. QA gives employees vital information with teachable

whitePaper | December 6, 2022

Wildfire risk is complicated – and not just in terms of predicting, preparing for, and mitigating damage. Wildfires play a complex role in overall climate risk that insurers need to understand and to develop new strategies to address as the impacts of climate change continue to evolve.

whitePaper | July 12, 2022

The insurance industry is feeling the impact of high inflation. Supply shortages and higher material prices have been raising insurer repair and replacement costs and increasing the severity of losses on auto and homeowner insurance claims. Interchange fee increases, rising labor costs, and fuel price hikes are only adding to carriers’ financial pressures.