Underwriting

Insurers need to use better models and broader sets of data to avoid having rivals grab all the good risks and leave the bad ones behind.

Traditionally, actuaries have provided a retrospective look at performance; they must now provide forward-looking insights.

This article is the first of a series on how the evolution of catastrophe models provides a foundation for much-needed innovation.

Promoters often forget that each captive must have legitimate risks and properly priced premiums.|Promoters often forget that each captive must have legitimate risks and properly priced premiums.

Innovate now: Desperation may be the mother of invention -- but is rarely a good mother.

2014 marks an opportunity to use technology, data and analytics in innovative ways to achieve excellence in underwriting. Homeowners insurance will be an especially fertile area.

It’s time for life waiver processes to utilize technology to manage claims in a more efficient, effective, and standardized manner.|

Arming yourself with knowledge ahead of time can help you to develop strategies and create records that maximize coverage, facilitate resolution of current disputes, and eliminate potential future disputes.