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whitePaper | October 4, 2022

Maturing markets, tight capital, increasing risk, and technologically sophisticated customers are just some of the pressures the insurance industry faces today. As a result, insurers have to work faster, more efficiently, and above all smarter. Those that do can thrive while others fail. Insurers need to be more nimble, innovative, and connected with their customers. The IBM Global Insurance team has reinvented itself, providing solutions to help clients meet the demands of today’s insurance business. From enhanced customer service to greater efficiency in the back office and improved risk management, there’s a smarter solution for you. For more information about IBM Insurance solutions, visit www.ibm.com/insurance.

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.

whitePaper | July 15, 2022

The insurance industry’s main objective is to make sure people are protected against every odd, and receive timely help in case of any incident. Yet, despite being an industry that revolves around people, many insurance companies are known for being labor-intensive and overly complicated. Customers have a hard time understanding the ins and outs of their own insurance policy premiums, and the entire experience can be taxing for everyone involved.

whitePaper | August 1, 2022

After enjoying healthy margins for several years, insurance organisations aren’t as profitable as they once were. McKinsey’s 2022 global insurance report finds that, after decades of stable returns, more than half of insurers now earn less than their cost of equity. Worldwide, around half of all listed insurance organisations have traded below book value over the past five years.

whitePaper | March 7, 2023

No single insurer is spared by fraud. Globally, fraud is estimated to cost the insurance industry hundreds of billions of GBP per year. This figure isn’t just fraud on an individual or opportunistic scale, but also the result of insurance fraud networks who represent an industry unto themselves.

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.