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Insurers Chasing Fewer Tips From Tech, Hoping for Better Return on Investment

Even though insurers have invested heavily in fraud-fighting technology, the percentage of referrals from automated systems accepted by special investigation units has declined to 15 percent from 22 percent in the past two years, the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud reported …

Survey Finds Carriers Turning to Analytics to Fight Growth in Fraud

Insurers believe that fraud in on the rise, and they are increasingly turning to advanced analytics to fight it, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud. The Coalition said the survey of …

Business News: Tokio Marine, SAS and iCAS, GenNx360

Tokio Marine Streamlines Cargo,Product Contamination Coverage Tokio Marine America and Tokio Marine HCC, two subsidiaries of Tokio Marine Holdings, are offering food and beverage importers simplified access to Cargo and Product Contamination coverage. This partnership will offer broader choices and …

Claims Changes Driven by Tech, Data

A report released earlier this year by research and advisory firm Novarica highlights how digital opportunities, analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) are driving changes in claims. Customer service standards set by other industries is contributing to the digital …

Insurers Can’t Afford to Ignore Big Data

Advanced analytics is a game changer and the biggest risk to insurers is doing nothing with the data they collect. That’s according to Kimberly Holmes, managing director of XL Catlin Group and XL Catlin Leadership Council, who explained the value …

Top 3 Emerging Technologies That Will Positively Impact Claims

Drones, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are considered the top three technologies that will impact claims, according to a new report by Boston-based insurance research firm Strategy Meets Action. The report, The Impact of Emerging Technologies …

Predictive Modeling, Text Mining Most Popular Anti-Fraud Weapons

For insurers facing increased organized insurance fraud, predictive modeling and text mining will be the primary anti-fraud technology investments anticipated by insurers over the next two years, according to a survey by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF), which polled …