Global Insurance Industry Insights An in-depth perspective

whitePaper | August 23, 2022

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whitePaper | December 5, 2022

As we head into 2023, P&C insurers will prioritise digital transformation initiatives to navigate geopolitical risks, supply chain disruptions, sluggish growth and rising inflation. Key actions will include focusing on customer centricity, prioritising agile product innovation, embedding sustainability into corporate strategy, and building advanced digital capabilities to build a resilient, future-ready enterprise.

whitePaper | November 20, 2019

In fact, the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud indicates $80 billion of insurance fraud occurs in the U.S. every year.1 But given the often-intangible nature of insurance fraud, this is hardly a firm figure and doesn’t precisely identify operational costs incurred. With many forms of insurance fraud going unchecked, the actual amount of fraud loss insurers is dealing with — both in the U.S. and abroad — is often an educated guess at best.

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 | 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 | December 10, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, insurance companies are facing significant price losses across their portfolios, particularly within long-duration fixed income. On the horizon are the risks of a global recession, peaking fundamentals, persistent inflation and energy crises, particularly in Europe.