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Big increase in U.K. start-ups, but insurance coverage lacking for many small businesses
August 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterA new survey out of the U.K. shows that self-employment is racing forward, but moves by small businesses to ensure they have insurance in place to address whatever risks may arise is lagging far behind. A wider spectrum of small…
Price continues to be hurdles to adoption of smart home devices: survey
June 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterPrice is among the top barriers to more people adopting smart home technology to help ease home management pain points in the United States, notes a survey of 1,000-plus adults south of the border released by U.K. smart home brand…
More data-based use cases likely offers greater shot at success for insurers exploring connected insurance: expert
May 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe greatest value to insurance industry players and their customers will likely not be realized without expanding the number of data-based use cases, Matteo Carbone, founder and director of the Connected Insurance Observatory, recently suggested. “Connected insurance is about gathering…
Encouraging signs around insurance awareness on a global scale: Swiss Re’s Ojeisekhoba
April 5, 2017 by Angela StelmakowichMuch remains to be done to bolster awareness, availability and take-up of p&c insurance on a global scale, but there are encouraging signs in play that may be further advanced by use of technology, Moses Ojeisekhoba, chief executive officer, reinsurance…
83% of U.S. carriers believe leveraging smart home and IoT technology will attract new customers, improve customer relationships: study
April 4, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterMore than 80% of homeowners insurance carriers in the United States believe that smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) technology will attract new property and casualty customers and improve customer relationships, according to a new report from NTT DATA.…
Customer satisfaction with homeowners insurance improves in eastern Canada, lower satisfaction in western provinces: J.D. Power study
June 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCustomer satisfaction with homeowners insurance in eastern Canada is improving, while catastrophic events contribute to lower satisfaction in the western provinces, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Canadian Home Insurance Study, released on Monday. The annual study examined customer satisfaction…