Underwriting

Clunky underwriting processes may be a thing of the past as new technology is applied. Paul Robertson speaks to Martin Werth about his UnderwriteMe system.

Following adviser feedback, Ellipse has revised its approach on absentee disclosure in group life, introduced in November last year.

Canada Life Group Insurance has announced enhancements to its CLASS Group Insurance portal for quotation and administration of policies covering up to 100 lives.

It is World Cancer Day, so it's a good time to reflect on how the insurance industry can better serve those who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis.

Munich Re estimates one in seven claims are paid in respect of someone deliberately failing to disclose relevant medical or lifestyle facts on application, mostly so significant that the application should have been rejected.

The Finance & Technology Research Centre (F&TRC) has completed an analysis of the three main contenders ushering in a new era of protection underwriting.

MorganAsh is now providing engagement services to assist consumers to transact protection insurance services online.

Psychological techniques can help insurance applicants and claimants give insurers fuller information, according to Philip Graves, one of the world's leading experts in consumer behaviour.

New research suggests tradespeople are amongst the nation's fittest workers, typically exercising for 16.4 hours each week, over six times the NHS' minimum recommendation of 2.5 hours exercise per week.

Fitch ratings has said the outlook for the reinsurance industry remains "stable" , with poor investment returns and softening prices the main clouds on the horizon.