Unexpected side effects: Viral innovation

The mortality (and morbidity) effects of Covid-19 on underwriting and claims have already been thoroughly discussed. As have the effects of social distancing on reduced mental and physical health. Hopefully the latter will be temporary. But social distancing's positive effects on how we conduct new business and claims are largely here to stay and are likely to continue to build momentum. Smoothing the death claim experience for claimants already facing heartbreak and stress is a case in point. Social distancing logistics have been driving moves to further ease not only current claims,...