Why Independence Matters for Claims By Jeff Esper Brokers, insurers and others will offer to help prepare claims, but there may be hidden conflicts that restrict their independence.
The 'CURES' for Work Comp Claims By John Bobik Getting physicians to use CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System) is essential.
Training the Future Claims Adjuster By Ernie Bray Despite the impending retirement of so many claims adjusters and a lack of enthusiasm among Millennial prospects, a solution is in sight.
5 Keys to Successful Claims By Jeff Esper You must understand a claim's priorities. Is it the recovery amount? Speed of resolution? A smooth process? Cash flow? Resource relief?
Don't Do It Yourself on Property Claims By Christopher Hess William Myers The adjuster is an expert on property claims yet still hires specialists. Why would the insured go it alone?
3 Ways for Video to Reinvent Claims Work By Alex Polyakov Real-time video is making an impact, but video doesn't have to be live to make claims processing more efficient and satisfying to customers.
The Fallacy About International Claims By Christopher Hess Language and distance can add time and expense to international claims, but they don't need to be any different than local ones.
'4-Lanes' Approach to Work Comp Claims By T. Hale Johnston Work comp claims operations have become a key part of the customer value proposition, so it's crucial to analyze them the right way.
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.
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.