Our Perspective

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  Another Bad Faith Auto Case - But Favorable to Insurers

  By Tim Fletcher |April 15, 2019|English

  These days, it’s rare that court decisions involving bad faith are favorable toward insurers. However, the Georgia Supreme Court recently provided a bright spot in an area darkened by adverse legal developments for claims professionals. At issue...

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• A Ferry and Bulk Carrier Collision - Four Points of View

  By Beth Breton|April 10, 2019|English

  I recently returned from the American Bar Association’s Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee meeting in New Orleans (March 22-23) where our panel discussion examined the various issues and tasks that should happen following a serious collision...

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  Mixed Martial Arts - A Controversial Combat Sport

  By Claudia Breuer |April 09, 2019|English | Deutsch

  The risks associated with the practice of mixed martial arts (MMA) should always be assessed with a high level of attention. The practice of this sport, however, does not yet say everything about the risk potential. Mixed martial arts is a controversial...

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• Insurance Should Embrace Technology to Empower the Customer

  By Robin Merttens, InsTech (guest contributor)|April 02, 2019|English | Deutsch

  It’s natural for any new technology to be met with skepticism, perhaps even distrust. It’s seen as a threat, something to hold at bay lest it undermine a model that has worked historically. Over the last decade, society has become increasingly...

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  Insurtech and Claims Management - An Asian Perspective

  By Pei Nee Yong |March 28, 2019|English

  Technology is revolutionising the insurance industry in Asia, transforming functions right across the value chain - and the Life/Health sector is not missing out. Insurtech developments, especially around blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...

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  Fraud, Extortion, Intimidation - A Homeowners Cyber Policy Can Protect You

  By Molly Corbett |March 27, 2019|English

  The extortion emails were the first sign of what was to come. Nearly four years ago, a client contacted us regarding unusual claims filed by insureds. When logging in to a personal home computer, a homeowner, was greeted by a frozen screen and a pop-up...

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