Dirk Schmidt-Gallas

Dr. Dirk Schmidt-Gallas is a senior partner with Simon-Kucher & Partners and global head of Simon-Kucher's insurance practice. He also leads the company's Frankfurt office. Schmidt-Gallas looks back at more than 15 years of consulting experience in pricing, sales and strategy.

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Digitalization – the Great Disappointment

Dirk Schmidt-Gallas

Large sums are being invested, but not in a targeted manner. We need to better plan and implement digitalization initiatives.

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The Third Wave of AI

By Paul Carroll

After the initial wave of AI efforts and then the generative AI phenomenon that began two years ago, you'll hear a lot in 2025 about AI that can act as our agents.

Insurance Fraud Rises as AI Powers Scams

Insurers must balance sophisticated fraud prevention with seamless customer experiences in an AI-driven landscape. Here's how. 

Dashcams Combat Rising Wave of Insurance Fraud

As dashcam adoption surges, these devices are becoming crucial weapons against rising insurance fraud and staged accidents.

5 Client Retention Strategies for Insurance Agents

The lingering effects of rising premiums, coverage restrictions and evolving client expectations are making retaining business and maintaining strong relationships paramount.