Industries — Insurance

Insurance operations were built for a slower world. AI is rewriting the rules.

Regulated, process-heavy environments where execution gaps cost revenue and compliance failures cost more. Guidewire, Lloyd's, FCA, IFRS 17 — we know your world because we've worked in it.

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The Landscape

The numbers that matter

73%

of insurance working hours could be impacted by AI

Accenture

88%

of insurance AI projects stall before reaching production

Industry benchmark

40%

of underwriter time consumed by administrative tasks

McKinsey

£2.4B

annual cost of manual claims processing in UK alone

ABI estimate


The Challenge

Where execution breaks

These are the operational pain points we hear most. Each one represents a gap where AI-powered systems can create measurable improvement — if implemented with the right strategy and sequence.

Manual underwriting bottlenecks

Quote-to-bind processes that rely on manual data entry, email chains, and decision-making that could be structured and accelerated.

Claims processing at scale

High-volume FNOL triage, damage assessment, and settlement handled manually — creating delays, inconsistency, and customer churn.

Regulatory compliance overhead

FCA, IFRS 17, Solvency II, and model governance requirements creating operational drag that compounds with every new initiative.

Renewal and cross-sell leakage

Inconsistent follow-up on renewals, missed cross-sell triggers, and no systematic approach to customer lifetime value.

Legacy system paralysis

Core platforms (Guidewire, Duck Creek, in-house) that are expensive to change and difficult to integrate with modern AI capabilities.

Knowledge and talent drain

Experienced underwriters retiring, taking institutional knowledge with them. No structured way to capture and operationalise their expertise.


Our Approach

Structured methodology, not ad hoc consulting

Every engagement follows ABIS — our four-phase framework designed for regulated, complex environments where getting the sequence wrong is expensive.

1

Assess

Map your underwriting, claims, and policy admin workflows against AI readiness benchmarks calibrated for regulated industries. Identify where manual processes create the most cost and risk.

2

Blueprint

Architecture for AI systems that satisfy FCA model governance requirements from day one. Sequenced roadmap that prioritises highest-ROI processes while respecting regulatory constraints.

3

Implement

Phased deployment starting with your highest-impact process — typically claims triage or underwriting augmentation. Compliance guardrails built into every system, not bolted on after.

4

Scale

Expand across the value chain — distribution, customer service, fraud detection, reserving — with performance monitoring and continuous governance.


Capabilities

Where AI transforms your operations

Intelligent Underwriting

Augment underwriting decisions with AI-powered risk assessment, automated data ingestion, and real-time pricing — without replacing underwriter judgement.

  • Automated data extraction from submission documents
  • AI-assisted risk scoring with explainable outputs
  • Real-time pricing models integrated with core platforms
  • Portfolio optimisation and aggregation monitoring
  • Straight-through processing for low-complexity risks

Claims Automation

Reduce claims handling costs and improve customer experience with intelligent triage, automated damage assessment, and fraud detection.

  • FNOL intake automation and intelligent triage
  • AI-powered damage assessment and reserve estimation
  • Fraud detection models with pattern recognition
  • Straight-through processing for simple claims
  • Real-time claims status tracking and communication

Revenue Operations

Capture more value from your existing book with AI-powered renewal management, cross-sell identification, and distribution analytics.

  • Renewal prediction and proactive outreach triggers
  • Cross-sell and upsell opportunity identification
  • Agent and broker performance analytics
  • Customer lifetime value modelling
  • Distribution channel optimisation

Track Record

What leaders say about working with us

Our team has delivered complex technology and transformation programmes across the London Market, Allianz, and mid-market carriers — from underwriting systems to claims automation.

I had a rare privilege of working with Mike while at Allianz Insurance. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. His work ethic is second to none. He is highly recommended.

Olugbenga A., AI Automation Systems

He brings a wealth of expertise to bear with good humour and collaborative style which has helped us deliver an impressive amount of complex change in a near virtual world.

Julia McKee, Insurance Delivery Professional

Mike got stuff done, he took decisions and collaborated across a large team to drive success. We would not have achieved the progress needed in the time available without Mike.

Campbell M., Technology & Strategy Adviser


Free Diagnostic

Know where you stand before you invest

No consultancy we know of offers a free, self-service diagnostic at this level. In 3 minutes, you get:

  • AI Readiness Score (0–100) across 6 capability pillars
  • Growth Stage classification with industry context
  • Capability breakdown — your strengths and gaps, ranked
  • Key execution gaps specific to your operations
  • Personalised AI Opportunity Snapshot — yours to keep and share
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Sample Snapshot
58

Emerging

Growth Stage · AI Readiness

Strategy
65%
Data
52%
Technology
48%
People
38%
Process
62%
Governance
55%

Sample — yours is personalised to your business


See where AI can improve
your insurance operations

Start with the free AI Opportunity Assessment — designed for regulated industries. Or book a Strategy Alignment Session to discuss your specific challenges.