Andrew Higgins

Andrew Higgins is technical manager at Allianz Risk Consulting.

He is primarily responsible for developing standards and procedures, writing technical papers, providing technical training, answering technical questions and reviewing loss prevention reports for the Americas region.

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Superstorm Sandy, 10 Years Later

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The "Franken-storm" offers lessons for how to better protect businesses, homes and people as winds and storm surge become ever more dangerous.

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2022 Hurricane Season Update

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As the North Atlantic hurricane season typically has a secondary peak around mid-October, businesses need to remain vigilant about protecting their premises and people.

Preparing for the 2019 Hurricane Season

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Damage can be prevented or greatly reduced with proper planning in all stages of hurricane preparation--before, during and after.

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7 Common Mistakes on Innovation

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As generative AI throws many innovation efforts into high gear, here are seven ways that such initiatives have failed in the past.

A Resurgence in Credit Card Fraud

After years of decline, the number of compromised credit cards sold is on pace to exceed 34 million this year, a major reversal.

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Mapping the Intensifying Flood Threat

As climate change transforms destructive floods into a primary peril, insurers and companies with valuable assets in harm's way need better tools. 

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Unlocking Opportunity in the Surety Market

Increased surety usage is anticipated in real estate, renewable energy and healthcare in 2024, as it moves beyond construction.

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Re-Imagining the Actuary in the Gen AI Era

AI will help automate repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, increase efficiency and enable actuaries to function as business strategists.

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D&O Insurance Pricing May Be Inadequate

After aggressive increases helped firms recover from a decade of woeful rates, premiums are declining. The shift may be too much too soon. 

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Cloud, On-Premise or Hybrid?

Selecting the right deployment model for insurance management software is crucial for optimizing operations, ensuring data security and maintaining resilience. 

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