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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What the Steelers Just Taught Us on Innovation

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The coverage of the epic, crazy game between the Steelers and Ravens offers a microcosm of the misconception that holds back so many innovation efforts.

2026 Begins the AI Production Era for Insurance

Insurance AI is moving from experimentation to everyday operations as 2026 promises transformation at scale.

The Dawn of the 'Connected' Insurance Agency

System fragmentation threatens agencies as 2026 digital investment surges and informed consumers verify information in real time.

Cyber Insurance Holds Ground Despite Rising Threats

Despite escalating cyber incidents, insurance policies remain stable as industry emphasis moves from availability to understanding coverage.

Flood Risk Demands New Insurance Approach

A $255 billion flood protection gap exposes outdated risk models, pushing the industry toward parametric insurance and captive structures.

Responsible Underwriting Becomes Priority for Insurers

Tight margins and customer demands for transparency drive insurers to embrace responsible underwriting as a competitive necessity.

Group Health Insurers Must Integrate AI

Group health insurers using siloed AI tools miss opportunities that connected solutions across policy lifecycles could provide.

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