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

Homeprotect

Ed Jackson

Homeprotect

Chief commercial officer

Urban Jungle

Stephen Cowap

Urban Jungle

Chief Insurance Officer

RCIB

Nicola George

RCIB

Strategic underwriting adviser and board member

Markerstudy

Russell Harrison

Markerstudy

Head of standard motor