Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith is the founder and president of Suite 200 Solutions.

The firm provides advisory services and market intelligence to claim executives, defense attorneys, technology providers and private equity.

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We’re Losing Billions—Before We Ever Get to Court

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The cultural instinct on the defense side to “hold back” our strongest arguments has become a billion-dollar blind spot for the insurance industry.

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The Tripling of Verdict Size Post-COVID

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An analysis of 11,000 P&C verdicts shows the power of granular data to make judgments fairer--shaping all the settlements that are based on those damage amounts.

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Are We Losing Our Negotiating Power?

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The plaintiff bar has investigated a staggering amount of money to improve its data on claims settlements. Insurance industry lawyers are way behind..

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The Plaintiff Bar Is Winning in AI

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If you believe social inflation, nuclear verdicts and legal system abuse present existential risk, just wait until AI takes hold.

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May I Rant for a Moment?

By Paul Carroll

I need to get something off my chest about weak writing in business, including in our favorite industry.

Past, Present, and Future of AI in Claims

AI-powered claims management is evolving beyond efficiency, promising deeper insights while keeping human expertise central.

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Role of ILS In Traditional Risk Transfer

The insurance-linked securities market reaches the $50 billion milestone as investors seek uncorrelated returns amid increasing catastrophic risks.

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Drones Revolutionize Property Insurance Claims

Integrating drones with AI and machine learning offers an unprecedented opportunity to rethink how property inspections and claims evaluations are conducted.

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The Businesses Insurers Are Overlooking

Outdated insurance models won't cover innovative small businesses. A fresh approach to risk assessment and coverage accessibility is needed.

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High-Dividend Equity Strategy Ideal For Insurers

Amid market volatility, dividend-focused equity strategies offer insurers stable income streams and superior risk-adjusted returns.

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The Missing Link Between AI and Success

Robust data modernization provides the foundation insurers need to harness AI and drive competitive advantage.

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How to Spot Emerging Risks (Really Early)

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We’re Losing Billions—Before We Ever Get to Court

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Mortality Considerations for Underserved Markets

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Solar Farms Face Rising Storm Risks

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New Metrics Reshape State Credit Rankings

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Hazardous Misconceptions on Electrical Fires

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Robert Marshall

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