Warranty insurance fraud

July 4, 2019

An extended warranty, sometimes called a service agreement, service contract or maintenance agreement, is a prolonged warranty offered to consumers in addition to the standard warranty available on a new item. The extended warranty may be offered by an insurer, a retailer or a manufacturer.

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OUTsurance Insurance Company was 'brought to life'​ by Willem Roos, Howard Aron and René Otto in early February 1998. OUTsurance is a member of the Rand Merchant Insurance Holdings (RMI) Group and an approved financial services provider.

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In a study conducted by KPMG, 96% of insurance CEOs reported the pandemic accelerated digitization initiatives. COVID-19 forced businesses of all shapes and sizes (along with consumers) to embrace digitization.

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Accelerating transformation in insurance

whitePaper | May 4, 2022

In order to thrive and compete in the digital age, insurers cannot afford to overlook the opportunities that emerge where industry and technology trends meet. If digital had already fundamentally altered the way businesses operate over the past few years, the global pandemic certainly compounded those changes. Where and how we work, the products and services people choose to consume and how, what constitutes a positive customer experience from the significant to the subtle, no element of business is untouched by significant shifts. In many respects the insurance industry has done an excellent job of responding to these challenges—in the short term at least. But merely keeping up is not enough in the long term. In order to thrive and compete in the digital age, insurers cannot afford to overlook the opportunities that emerge where industry and technology trends meet. Seizing these opportunities may mean reprioritizing the transformation agenda, but the rewards will more than justify the means.

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Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance

whitePaper | December 2, 2019

Professional liability insurance can be an awkward topic for brokers, as it sometimes entails reminding accomplished professionals that they need protection from their mistakes. However, law firms understand the value of specialized expertise – especially when it comes to the coverage afforded by their own Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance.

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Finance transformation projects in insurance

whitePaper | May 4, 2022

A small percentage of insurers have already started their finance transformation journey and doubtless others will begin the journey in the coming years. This white paper sheds light on ten factors driving the need for finance transformation within insurance and how to ensure a smooth transition.

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Reimagining insurance benefits for a changing workforce

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

Can traditional L&A carriers—the old faithful faces of the insurance industry— really take on new market entrants and nimble InsurTechs to re-shape the face of group and worksite benefits? With the right tools and mindset, the answer is yes. Hailed as “the Great Resignation,” the workplace attrition crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic saw millions of workers across the globe re-imagine their working lives and leave their employers in search of something new. It would be natural to think of this trend as a negative, triggering a universal business-critical challenge. But dig deeper, and a significant opportunity emerges for employers to reassess the way they attract, retain and value their workforce—and for providers to reimagine the products, such as life and group insurance, that enable this. With no obvious end in sight for a trend hallmarked by frequent job changes and the enduring nature of the gig economy, group carriers would do well to think about how they will now adapt to the evolving employee benefits market. – for both active employees and those that are leaving or have left traditional employment.

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A Changing D&O Environment in EMEA: More Volatility Ahead?

whitePaper | July 3, 2022

The D&O insurance market over the past decade experienced rate reductions, broadening coverage and increasing claims frequency and severity. This meant that losses outpaced premiums and the industry needed to respond. The magnitude and speed of the response that followed surprised many market participants. Significant capacity shortage led to sharp price increases and in many cases to reduced limits purchased by companies. The outlook for the D&O market remains challenging as the risk environment is more uncertain than ever.

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OUTsurance Insurance Company was 'brought to life'​ by Willem Roos, Howard Aron and René Otto in early February 1998. OUTsurance is a member of the Rand Merchant Insurance Holdings (RMI) Group and an approved financial services provider.

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