Why time and choice are key to employee wellness

At Cytora, we spent some time understanding how to ensure people have the best possible opportunity to practice self-care and focus on their own mental and physical wellbeing in today's new world of work. We share our learnings with you in the latest blogcast. You can read Holly's original blog in full on the Cytora website.

Augment, Filter and Prioritise are technology-powered operations that insurers run on their risk intake ahead of any scarce underwriting time being expended. In this blogcast, Cytora CEO Richard Hartley explains how insurers can use these three pillars to improve the cost of driving growth, and increase the ratio of profitable risks bound without adding additional expenses. You can read Richard's original blog in full on the Cytora website.

Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the insurance industry? In today's episode, we sit down with Zaheer Hooda, Head of North America at Cytora, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for the insurance sector. Zaheer brings his extensive experience from McKinsey and his current role at Cytora to shed light on how AI is reshaping the way insurers operate. Zaheer delves into the practical applications of AI in improving transparency within the insurance industry. He explains how AI technologies can streamline underwriting processes, reduce manual labor, and enhance underwriter productivity by digitizing and evaluating risk data. Zaheer highlights real-world success stories, including how Markel has seen a 100% increase in underwriting productivity thanks to Cytora’s AI-driven solutions. We explore the complex nature of commercial insurance, which often involves lengthy and manual processes. Zaheer discusses how AI can navigate these complexities and help insurers adapt to changing real estate valuations due to climate change. He also touches on the future of AI in insurance, predicting that in the next 3-5 years, underwriters will rely more on AI-powered insights, leading to quicker, more accurate decisions and more affordable insurance options. Transitioning from his consultative role at McKinsey to a dynamic environment at Cytora, Zaheer shares his journey of integrating AI solutions in a practical, non-disruptive manner. He emphasizes the importance of aligning technology with business objectives and managing change effectively. Join us as we explore the exciting intersection of AI and insurance, uncovering the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. What does the future hold for AI in insurance, and how will it continue to evolve? Listen in to gain valuable insights and join the conversation.

Productivity is an essential ingredient for success in insurance today, according to Cytora CEO Richard Hartley. In this blogcast, we explore: How improved productivity has boosted profitability in industries like banking and mortgage lending The peculiarities that has made progress difficult in insurance The advantage for the insurers that are successful in driving more premium at the same cost.