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Buy, sell, retract, invest in insurtech—a plethora of strategic dilemmas for 2019
Investors demand everything from growth to investment in technology to diversity these days, and industry CEOs will have it tough in 2019. It is no wonder that the new year’s resolution of some execs is to retire.
Cyber insurance: a not so global market
Though cyber risk is a distinctly global threat, the cyber insurance markets in the US and the EU have developed in different directions both in terms of products and pricing. This has consequences for players that are eager to take advantage of the significant growth potential of this line of business, as Intelligent Insurer discovers.
Incumbents may be falling behind in the insurtech race
As money continues to pour into insurtech ventures, there is evidence that only the big, global technology players and true venture capital firms have pockets deep enough to precipitate true disruption in the insurance space. Simon Hayes investigates where this will leave the incumbent players.
Blockchain’s future in insurance takes shape
The re/insurance industry holds high expectations for blockchain technology as an opportunity to increase efficiency of insurance processes, and the future is beginning to take shape with the launch of new platforms and products. Intelligent Insurer reports.
Ensuring innovation is more than a cliché
The numerous challenges the insurance industry faces mean that innovation is critical to tackling them. Rob Bentley of Guy Carpenter, describes how Guy Carpenter is helping its clients manage these challenges—especially the conundrum of insurtech.
A new age of innovation for insurers
A fundamental transformation of the insurance business is under way, driven by technology and innovation, and insurers must seek to drive co-created value through global networks, says Indranil Nath of DXC Technology.
Yes, you should be afraid of Amazon
As Amazon eyes an entry into the insurance industry, just how worried should insurers be? Intelligent Insurer investigates.
Insurers should shape the future of autonomous technology, says AXA XL Accelerate CEO
As autonomous vehicles start to become mainstream, it has the potential to change the very structure of the insurance industry – rather than simply how insurers manage the risk. But, according to Vincent Branch, CEO of AXA XL’s Accelerate division, insurers should see this as an opportunity to shape the future, rather than simply serve it.
What can insurers learn from big tech to stay relevant for customers’ evolving needs?
Insurance is not known for being at the forefront of innovation. By and large, customers are buying the same types of covers from the same carriers in the same way as they were 20 years ago, says Anthony Bice, partner and head of EMEA Insurance, Oliver Wyman.
Changing the DNA of insurers
All insurers are on a journey to use more technology—but as some move faster than others, the very definition of what constitutes an insurance company could be starting to change. Intelligent Insurer investigates.
