Erik Bahnsen

Erik Bahnsen is a senior manager, industry analyst for CCC Intelligent Solutions.

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Severe Weather's Effects on Auto Claims

Here are six strategic steps carriers can take to better prepare for handling auto claims following severe weather, such as the recent Hurricane Helene.

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Healthcare Inflation's Impact on Auto Insurers

Erik Bahnsen

Medical care inflation reacts slowly compared with food and energy, but it’s catching up and will land heavily on auto casualty billing--especially for the unprepared.

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Need an Idea for Innovation? How About 1,208,580?

By Paul Carroll

The founder of Idealab has used AI to generate more than 1.2 million ideas for innovative AI-based companies, including in insurance. They're thought-provoking.

When an AI Calls, Who Should Answer?

Blocking Meta's AI agent on your website won't stop it from calling. Insurers need a plan to handle these calls.

Independent Agents - A Forward View

Economic simulations now forecast fiscal health across 1,900 U.S. localities, helping agents anticipate consumer affordability shifts and community financial stress.

Buy or Build? Yes.

AI has lowered barriers to building custom insurance workflows, but integration and adoption remain the hardest parts of implementation.

AI Fraud Finds a Weak Spot

AI-generated fake IDs are flooding rental applications, turning lease approvals into unsecured credit decisions with little regulatory oversight.

How to Prepare for the Super El Niño

With a super El Niño upon us, how can organizations protect themselves from weather amplified by climate change?

How AI Is Redefining Credit Protection Insurance

AI enables CPI providers to evolve from product suppliers to strategic partners by adapting at retail speed while maintaining governance.

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