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VISUALISE | INSIGHTS FOR THE UK AND IRISH INSURANCE MARKETS

Alex Croydon

Alex Croydon is managing director, general insurance UK, at Verisk. She can be contacted at Alex.Croydon@verisk.com

Uk Climate Change Teaser
25 July 2023

Is Climate Change Causing a Huge Surge in UK Subsidence Claims?

Last year’s surge in subsidence claims are a harsh reminder of just how damaging the effects of hot weather can be.

Uk Five Way Teaser
16 February 2023

Five ways UK commercial property data is becoming more sophisticated

Increasing employee diversity can support the public perception of an insurance company, the pride of its workforce, and the growth of its customer base.

Heatwave Uk
18 July 2022

UK heatwave: Could record-breaking temps spell more subsidence claims?

While the UK faces exceptionally high temperatures, prolonged periods of hot and dry weather could increase the risk of subsidence.

Storm Eunice
14 March 2022

Following Storm Eunice, do you know your insured property exposure?

Unusual storms serve as a reminder that claims history alone won't always provide a complete view of exposure.

Contents Coverage In Home Policy
09 December 2021

Oversimplifying contents cover creates challenges for home insurers

Knowing how much contents cover is appropriate in a home policy is a challenging endeavour for both insurers and their customers.

Teaser
09 September 2021

How can UK insurers obtain meaningful ADAS data?

Motor insurers may struggle to process the data around existing ADAS features in a vehicle and turn it into useful underwriting information.

Teaser
24 August 2021

How can home and motor insurers adapt to looming FCA reforms?

The upcoming reforms have caused many insurers to re-evaluate their approaches to pricing home and motor policies.

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04 February 2021

Beast from the East or just a cold spell? Insurers brace for freezing weather claims

As wintry weather sweeps across the UK, many insurers are cognisant that another potential 'Beast from the East' could lead to a surge in extreme cold weather claims.

Gettyimages 1158977778 Teaser
25 January 2021

Geodemographic segmentation in insurance paves way for better customer engagement

Geodemographic segmentation gains traction as a way for insurers to identify groups that share similar characteristics for market analysis and decision-making.

man standing under umbrella
18 May 2020

Storms Ciara, Dennis, and Jorge reinforce need for robust models

With storms Ciara, Dennis, and Jorge all contributing to the wettest February on record, it’s time for insurers to test whether their perils models are fit for purpose.

windy rain storm
01 April 2020

Five ways UK property underwriters can suffer from premium leakage

Learn common ways underwriters might suffer from inaccurate rates, higher loss ratios or unexpected claims costs due to missing or misstated underwriting information.

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04 February 2020

Freezing weather and burst pipe claims: Are insurers prepared for another ‘Beast from the East’?

UK insurers saw a significant spike in escape of water and weather-related claims during Q1 2018 when Anticyclone Hartmut struck Great Britain and Ireland.