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The insurance trends private-equity investors should understand in 2021

August 25, 2021

As the contours of a postpandemic economy begin to take shape, the implications for privateequity (PE) investors in the insurance sector are also coming into focus. When we last published our perspective on this space, in November 2020, insurance-industry M&A activity was on the rise, insurtech IPOs and special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) were taking off, and uncertainty around the timing of COVID-19 vaccines and the “next normal” loomed large. Today, many players in US and European markets are applying insights from their 2020 performance to emerge stronger amid increased consolidation, digitization, and specialization, as well as persistently low interest rates.

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EmPRO Insurance

EmPRO is a licensed medical professional liability insurance (medical malpractice) carrier located in New York State and dedicated to protecting New York’s physicians, healthcare facilities, and healthcare providers. EmPRO is a subsidiary of Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers (PRI) and is managed by PRIMMA LLC. With 35+ years of experience, we have New York’s medical community covered.

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The Evolving role of reinsurance in cyber risk for commercial insurers

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.

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Reducing insurance waste & abuse

whitePaper | November 30, 2022

In June 2022, nearly two dozen people were charged with defrauding various life insurance carriers – to the tune of more than $25 million. Those involved conspired to apply for numerous bogus life insurance policies, then collect on them by intentionally deceiving carriers with the assumed identities of deceased individuals.

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Insurance claims research: The path to digitisation

whitePaper | October 25, 2022

A recent survey conducted by Post, in association with SS&C Blue Prism, explored the ways in which digital claims are being approached by the industry. Despite digitisation taking off in recent years, many claimants today are still using emails and telephone to contact their insurer at the initial point of a claim. Many claims specialists believe that customers are dropping out of a fully digital claims journey due to claims being too complicated or customers being less tech-savvy. So, how can insurers ensure digital claims journeys are streamlined and easy-to-use for the consumer?

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Multi-occupancy buildings insurance - broker remuneration

whitePaper | April 25, 2023

Read the findings of the FCA’s multi-occupancy buildings insurance broker remuneration review, its conclusions and next steps. One of the findings in the broker market was evidence of some high commission rates and poor practices which were not consistent with driving fair value to the customer.

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Moving to the cloud is reshaping the insurance industry

whitePaper | October 25, 2022

With many employees working from home and digital business on the rise, insurers need a solution for managing, data, core systems and organisational needs. This whitepaper discusses the benefits of cloud computing for insurance companies.

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Powering the modern life insurance carrier with advanced AI and data

whitePaper | June 30, 2022

Welcome back to our white paper series about how to use AI and data throughout the new business and underwriting processes. In the first white paper we discussed the importance of product design and the benefits of using AI. In this white paper, we will examine how to deliver on the vision of your new product through your technology implementation. We will discuss how to move from concept to reality effectively and efficiently by determining the right capabilities, automation, and optimized workflows for this goal.

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Spotlight

EmPRO Insurance

EmPRO is a licensed medical professional liability insurance (medical malpractice) carrier located in New York State and dedicated to protecting New York’s physicians, healthcare facilities, and healthcare providers. EmPRO is a subsidiary of Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers (PRI) and is managed by PRIMMA LLC. With 35+ years of experience, we have New York’s medical community covered.

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