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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The Battle for Talent Takes a Twist

By Paul Carroll

While the focus has been on remote work vs. a return to the office, talent is increasingly pushing on a new question: When to work, not just where to work?

Challenges, Opportunities for Insurers in 2026

Insurers navigating climate risks and digital transformation in 2026 must embrace challenges as catalysts for innovation.

Key IoT Trends in 2026

From AI-based IoT to digital twins, five transformative technologies are making IoT deployments smarter, faster, and more secure in 2026.

Lessons From LA Wildfires, One Year On

Past wildfire burn areas no longer predict future risk, forcing insurers to embrace climate-aware analytics after Los Angeles's $40 billion loss.

4 Key Trends Reshaping P&C Insurance

P&C insurers face critical execution gaps in personalization, AI deployment and climate risk that will define 2026's winners.

AI Transforms Insurance Claims Operations

AI shifts insurance claims operations from fraud detection to customer service, shedding the industry's tech-laggard reputation.

Insurance Embraces Elastic Staffing Model

Talent shortages and demand volatility are making elastic staffing a defining operating model for insurance organizations navigating uncertainty.

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