Executive Viewpoint: Realizing the Benefits of Predictive Models, AI for Cat Claims

May 9, 2023 by Jeff Hastings

Being a claims professional in today’s world is much more complex compared to the past 10 years — or even just five.

Executive Summary

Nearly three-quarters of Westfield's storm claims are now processed via a desktop adjusting model, reports Head of Natural Catastrophe Claims Jeff Hastings. Here, Hastings reviews the carrier's use of virtual estimating tools, digital claims processing, predictive models, catastrophe models and AI to deliver needed resources to respond to customers impacted by storm events.

The insurance industry is experiencing rapid technological advancements, regulatory changes and evolving customer expectations. At the same time, increased claims litigation and insurance fraud continue to require insurers to examine claims more carefully, which can increase processing times and lower customer satisfaction. Executive SummaryNearly three-quarters of Westfield’s storm claims are now processed via a desktop adjusting model, reports Head of Natural Catastrophe Claims Jeff Hastings. Here, Hastings reviews the carrier’s use of virtual estimating tools, digital claims processing, predictive models, catastrophe models and AI to deliver needed resources to respond to customers impacted by storm events.