Redefining personal lines – balancing affordability, innovation and customer expectations
Panel discussionClaims Club Briefing 3Underwriting Club Briefing 3
2026-09-08 | 12:00 PM - 12:35 PM
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Personal lines insurers are navigating a period of rapid change. Alongside affordability pressures and evolving customer expectations, advances in connected technology, AI and richer data are reshaping how risks are assessed, products are designed, and claims are managed. From smart homes and telematics to digital journeys and predictive analytics, insurers have an opportunity to create a more joined-up approach across underwriting, claims and product development. This session explores how the personal lines market can balance today's commercial pressures while preparing for the next generation of insurance.
- Consumer Duty and delivering good customer outcomes
- Affordability pressures and changing consumer behaviour
- Digital underwriting/onboarding/claims journeys and rising customer expectations
- Smart homes, connected vehicles and evolving risks
- AI, predictive analytics and richer data supporting better underwriting and claims decisions
- Product innovation driven by claims and underwriting insight
Speakers
Ed Jackson
Homeprotect
Chief commercial officer
Stephen Cowap
Urban Jungle
Chief Insurance Officer
Nicola George
RCIB
Strategic underwriting adviser and board member
Russell Harrison
Markerstudy
Head of standard motor