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whitePaper | May 15, 2023

Commercial insurance is an information juggernaut. The sheer volume, myriad sources, and constant change of data make it uniquely challenging to model, price, process, and service large-schedule policies – and handle complex claims – at the pace of today’s business. Duck Creek supports some of the world’s leading commercial insurers with solutions designed for volume, complexity, speed, and, most of all, change. This white paper explores the unique challenges facing commercial insurers today – and outlines the ways in which Duck Creek solutions can turn those challenges into opportunities.

whitePaper | March 2, 2020

Decades ago, a group of merchants created a concept of general average—which is when all parties in a maritime venture share in losses resulting from a sacrifice of cargo in an emergency. What this group fashioned in 1890 was a method for merchants to insure their shipped goods. Upon landing, merchants whose cargo landed safely were expected to contribute a portion to merchants whose goods had been lost at sea. With this, an early form of insurance was born.

whitePaper | August 24, 2022

Commercial insurance has traditionally protected businesses from a wide range of unexpected circumstances. These circumstances underwent significant change during the pandemic, with the move to remote work and plans for business continuity. But these are not the only coverages affected by the pandemic. Cyber security threats have also spiralled.

whitePaper | September 10, 2022

State governments, not federal agencies, have preeminence over the insurance industry (as defined by the McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945). Thus, it is up to each state to pass and enforce laws governing insurance companies. Each state has its own chief insurance commissioner to manage this function.

whitePaper | February 12, 2020

For the third consecutive time in six years, insurers report increasing amounts of suspected fraud. Nearly three-quarters of insurers that participated in the 2018 survey say fraud has increased either significantly or slightly, an 11-point increase since 2014. Anti-fraud technology is seen as a major weapon to address increased fraud; many insurers use more-sophisticated technology tools and are greatly broadening their tech arsenals.

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