Rahul Khanna

Capt. Rahul Khanna is global head of marine risk consulting at global insurer Allianz Commercial.

A marine professional with 27 years of experience within the shipping and maritime industry, Capt. Khanna served more than 14 years on board merchant ships in all ranks, including master of large oil tankers trading worldwide.

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Global Shipping Losses Hit All-time Low

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However, vigilance is required because the speed and extent of the way the industry’s risk profile is changing is unprecedented in modern times.

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Cargo Theft: An Increasing Concern

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In North America, the number of theft claims has increased for the past six years in a row, with a 20% increase year-on-year in 2022.

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Emerging Risks for Shipping Industry

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Shipping losses are the lowest in 12 years, thanks to safety programs, training, new ship design and regulation. That's the good news.

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Shipping Industry Safety Keeps Improving

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But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the move to decarbonization; crew and port congestion challenges and other issues mean there is no room for complacency,

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Beware the Algorithm!

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Lawyers and consumer advocates are demonizing algorithms any time a decision goes against a policy holder. Let's talk about them less.

How to Navigate Social Inflation

Facing increasingly complex claims, insurers must modernize, shift their cultures to prioritize efficiency and empathy, and seek legal reforms. 

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Managing Loss Control With Location Intelligence

By combining historical aerial imagery, property condition data, and AI, insurers can optimize underwriting, inspections, and fraud reduction.

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A Practical Approach to AI in Insurance

Insurers can use AI to solve specific problems without causing major disruptions.

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AI in Insurance: Balancing Innovation and Caution

AI's potential to transform insurance clashes with the industry's risk-averse nature, creating a complex landscape for insurers to navigate.

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Why Obesity Rates Won't Stop Rising

The government must partner with organizations and insurers to increase the availability of obesity medications.

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How Business Rules Engines Can Slash Time to Market

The systems streamline the management of business rules, letting insurers adapt swiftly and efficiently without the need for intervention by IT. 

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