For countless UK homeowners with properties that defy standard categorization, the quest for adequate insurance coverage has long been a frustrating journey fraught with outright rejections and exorbitant premiums, revealing a critical gap in the market. This underserved segment, however, is now becoming a focal point for innovation through strategic InsurTech partnerships. These collaborations are proving essential in democratizing access
In a landmark move that blurs the lines between digital connectivity and financial security, Poland’s telecommunications giant Orange has stepped decisively into the insurance market. This strategic initiative, powered by a partnership with global insurtech leader bolttech, introduces a novel platform designed to radically simplify how consumers purchase protection for their most valuable assets. The launch of “Insure with Orange”
The long-standing factors that determine auto insurance rates, such as age, location, and credit history, are rapidly becoming relics of a bygone era, making way for a more precise and dynamic approach to risk assessment. The auto insurance industry is on the verge of a data-driven revolution, moving beyond outdated metrics. A new trend—embedding sophisticated AI directly into vehicles—is poised
In an age where digital storefronts are as critical as physical ones, a startling revelation highlights a pervasive security gap affecting the majority of a nation’s top retailers, posing a direct threat to core economic sectors. The question is no longer if a cyberattack will happen, but how the insurance industry can adapt to accurately underwrite and mitigate these ever-present
With over 25 years of experience spanning every corner of the industry—from the established halls of RSA Insurance Group to the data-driven labs of insurtech Cytora—Dan McNally has a unique 360-degree view of the challenges facing small businesses. His recent appointment as CEO of Tide Insurance Services signals a major push by the business financial platform to integrate protection directly
In an era where economic headwinds are gathering strength and business insolvencies are on an alarming upward trajectory, commercial insurers find themselves at a critical crossroads. The traditional methods of risk assessment, reliant on static, point-in-time data checks, are proving dangerously inadequate in a fluid and unpredictable market. This growing inadequacy highlights a fundamental shift in the industry toward dynamic,
When an employee’s documented performance issues collide with a disclosed mental health condition, employers and employees alike find themselves in a profoundly challenging and legally precarious situation. A recent federal court decision has drawn a bright line in this gray area, offering a critical guide for understanding where the protections of disability law end and an employer’s right to enforce
Amid persistent public concern over the escalating cost of motor insurance, a government-led taskforce has delivered its final report, presenting a comprehensive action plan aimed at stabilizing and ultimately reducing premiums for motorists. The Motor Insurance Taskforce, a collaboration between key government departments, regulators, and industry bodies, has outlined a strategy focused on the core drivers of claims inflation. The
Despite leading many sectors in artificial intelligence experimentation, the insurance industry faces a significant and persistent hurdle in transitioning innovative pilot programs to full-scale, value-generating deployment. Industry analysis paints a stark picture of this challenge; a recent study found that a staggering 93% of AI projects in insurance never move beyond the initial pilot stage, leaving only a mere 7%
The insurance industry is drowning in a sea of unstructured data, from complex medical records to lengthy legal reports, creating a critical need for innovation as claim volumes rise and experienced adjusters become scarcer. A new trend is emerging not just to stay afloat, but to navigate these waters with unprecedented speed and accuracy. This analysis will explore the rise
The promise of artificial intelligence to revolutionize talent acquisition by finding the best candidates with unprecedented speed and efficiency has captivated employers worldwide, yet this technological leap forward carries a hidden risk of embedding and amplifying systemic bias on a massive scale. As organizations increasingly delegate critical screening and selection tasks to algorithms, they are entering a new era of
Introduction A landmark legislative change has reshaped the landscape of workplace benefits in Thailand, ushering in a new era of support for working families and modernizing labor standards across the nation. With the Labour Protection Act (No.9) B.E. 2568 (2025) now in effect as of December 8, 2025, the country has taken a monumental step forward by introducing its first-ever
