Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the underwriting process, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and accuracy in the insurance industry. In this interview with AAIS Partner, Cogitate, we explored how AI is promising a new era in data interpretation and utilization. Jacqueline Schaendorf, CPCU, Co-Founder of Cogitate and President and CEO of Insurance House, discussed the potential of predictive modeling in underwriting and claims processes, significant data challenges faced by carriers, and innovative solutions offered by Cogitate.

The connection between home inspections and securing reinsurance is crucial for insurance carriers. In this interview with AAIS Partner, Chrp Technologies, we delve into the pivotal role of maintaining a high-quality book of business for insurers seeking reinsurance. Micah Kalisch, Founder and CEO of Chrp Technologies, elucidates how adhering to inspection protocols aligned with stringent underwriting standards not only safeguards insurers against potential risks, but also enhances their appeal to reinsurers. He also discusses how Chrp can support underwriters throughout this process.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries with its ability to understand, synthesize, and create language-based content. In this interview with AAIS Partner, BluePond.AI, we explored how this leap forward is particularly impactful in the insurance sector, where manual processes and complex documentation are prevalent. Hear from Pranav Pasricha, CEO of BluePond.AI, to learn what GenAI is, its transformative applications within the insurance industry, the challenges of adopting this technology, and how carriers can effectively navigate these obstacles to harness GenAI's full potential.

Due to today’s hard market, reinsurers are much more selective about the risks they underwrite. To secure reinsurance coverage, personal lines property carriers must maintain a healthy book of business and loss ratio.

In the construction industry, insurance plays a crucial role in protecting assets and personnel. Current construction industry challenges are impacting insurance, driving the need for insurers to innovate to reduce costs, ensure data security, and stay competitive. Watch part two of our two-part interview series with AAIS Partner, ValueMomentum, to hear from Anand Rajaraman, Vice President of Product Management at OwlSurance Technologies.

Today, there is a lot of buzz surrounding generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its potentially significant implications for the insurance industry. The use of GenAI in insurance is taking a large step forward, leading the paradigm shift in AI and machine learning (ML) due to its efficient and innovative features. In the dynamic realm of insurance, burdened by cumbersome manual processes, traditional AI solutions are limited. GenAI transcends these limitations, offering transformative solutions to streamline insurance workflows and propel the industry forward.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its 2023 Fall Meeting on November 30-December 4 in Orlando, Florida. During the meeting, AAIS spoke with Kurt Cagle, Director of the Rate and Form Division for the Oklahoma Insurance Department, to discuss key initiatives for 2024, ways to help industry stakeholders, and more.

As part of the AAIS Webinar Series, AAIS hosted a virtual discussion on December 7, 2023, featuring Chrp Technologies. Moderated by AAIS President & CEO Werner Kruck, the session explored the state of today’s home insurance market as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Featured guest speakers Chin Ma, President of Chrp Technologies, and Brandi Wyrick, AVP of Experience at Orion180, reviewed how new and emerging technologies like Chrp can improve underwriting results and operational efficiencies. They also touched upon the role of artificial intelligence (AI) across the insurance space and how companies can leverage new capabilities to improve the customer experience.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its 2023 Fall Meeting on November 30-December 4 in Orlando, Florida. During the meeting, AAIS spoke with Kathleen Birrane, Insurance Commissioner for the Maryland Insurance Administration, to discuss the mission of the NAIC H Committee, updates from the H Committee working groups, and key initiatives for Maryland. 

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its 2023 Fall Meeting on November 30-December 4 in Orlando, Florida. During the meeting, AAIS spoke with Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner of Insurance for the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, to discuss the biggest challenges facing the industry, how the regulatory community is responding to them, updates on “big data” from the NAIC H Committee, and new initiatives for the state of Vermont.