Tue, 13th Aug 2024

13/08/2024

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap on Financial Services Online, the implications of Australia's unequal levee designs on insurance premiums and assessment of climate risks were discussed. The inquiry by Rhys Whitley of Suncorp highlighted the need for considering climate change impacts on preparedness for disasters and insurance premiums setting. While predictions indicate the stability of home insurance rates, Trent Sayers from RACQ Insurance expressed concerns about increasing disasters and building costs. The podcast also covers a legal dispute about a $29,000 credit hire bill and a prospective shift in the life insurance industry. The combination of neuroscience and AI could allow more personalized and preventive care, with AI's predictive power enhancing customer targeting, risk prediction, and fraud detection. The podcast concludes anticipating more evolution from AI to reduce uncertainties and improve health outcomes.n