How to Operationalize Hazard Data By Monique Nelson As catastrophes grow in frequency and severity, it’s time to explore how technology can automate the operationalizing of data.
Parametric Solution for Wildfire Risk By Peter Whalen Nigel Brook Parametric insurance products could provide immediate relief through automatic payouts to vulnerable people in affected areas.
Disparate Systems Kill Response Time By Monique Nelson With all the hazard data being generated, especially during catastrophes, comes the need for a more streamlined way to access it.
Preparing for the 2019 Hurricane Season By Andrew Higgins Damage can be prevented or greatly reduced with proper planning in all stages of hurricane preparation--before, during and after.
Some Hope in the Face of the Wildfire Threat By Insurance Thought Leadership There are lots of reasons why fires get out of control, and it turns out the biggest issue is a lack of real-time information.
In a Crisis, Will You Be Ready? By Mike Manes You won’t have all the answers--you don’t yet know all the questions--but begin a crisis management process with your families and firms.
Catastrophe Bonds: Crucial Liquidity By Pete Vloedman CAT bonds are proving that they have some inherent advantages over collateralized reinsurance when included in ILS portfolios.
Protecting Airports From Flood Risk By Peter Puncochar As low-lying airports recognize the risks associated with climate change and rising sea levels, it is critical that they begin to build resilience.
Lemonade's 'Synthetic Agent' Nonsense By Matteo Carbone Desperate for growth, Lemonade produces another howler: A lender receiving a 16% interest rate is presented as a (synthetic) agent.
Auto Insurance in an Existential Crisis By Stephen Applebaum Alan Demers The 125-year-old, $300 billion U.S. auto insurance industry is caught between runaway inflation and strained consumer wallets.
The Promise of Continuous Underwriting By Bill Deemer Bobby Touran Typically, a risk is underwritten, bound... and forgotten. But new streams of data and automation allow for continuous underwriting.
Convergence and the Insurance Ecosystem By Stephen Applebaum Alan Demers Companies must anticipate the future, innovate beyond their core and transform their capabilities as rapidly as technology allows.