Nigel Bradshaw – Will Big Data Simplify or Complicate Protection Applications? – MPAF69

A recent recurring topic on the MPAF Podcast is the complicated protection underwriting process.

In this episode I talk to Nigel Bradshaw and we debate whether Big Data could make underwriting protection applications simpler.

Or whether it might make it more complicated.

That’s all right here in Episode 69 of the Marketing Protection and Finance Podcast.

Will Big Data Simplify or Complicate Protection Applications

Who is Nigel Bradshaw?

An Actuary, Nigel describes himself as a potent initiator and deliverer or change. He’s worked at Prolific Life and Pensions Ltd and Scottish Provident.

Nigel now works through Redmayne Consulting on actuarial matters, through Mortality Metrics on the delivery of big-data solutions and through Make Sense Partners when developing and running new propositions.

Nigel also helps the family business Distant Shores Au Pairs, which offer 3-12 month placements in China.

Nigel’s Links:

If you enjoyed this episode – Will Big Data Simplify or Complicate Protection Applications? – please leave a comment or a review on iTunes.

And if you know anyone who would enjoy the show – please share it with them. You can use the buttons below to share on social media.

Don’t miss an episode of the MPAF Podcast – subscribe now.

Subscribe on iTunes

Subscribe by RSS Feed

If you like the Podcast please click

Ian McKenna on Product Comparisons, Advice and First Class versus Economy – MPAF67

With so many high quality and complex protection products out there identifying “the best” is difficult.

And what does “the best” even mean?

In this episode I talk to Ian McKenna about product comparisons and advice.

He argues that we’ve fallen into a trap believing “First Class” is best. Many clients might be happy with, and be able to afford, “Economy” products instead.

Have we contributed to the Protection Gap we all talk about closing?

That’s all right here in Episode 67 of the Marketing Protection and Finance Podcast.

Ian McKenna on Product Comparisons, Advice and First Class versus Economy

Who is Ian McKenna?

A director at the Financial and Technology Research Centre for over 20 years, Ian is a well-known columnist in the UK financial press.

His knowledge of provider and adviser technology is unparalleled.

Ian describes himself as a Financial Technology Evangelist, Futurologist and Singularitarian who is passionate about how technology can help people better understand their money and improve the quality of their lives.

Ian’s Links:

If you enjoyed this episode – Ian McKenna on Product Comparisons, Advice and First Class versus Economy – please leave a comment or a review on iTunes.

And if you know anyone who would enjoy the show – please share it with them. You can use the buttons below to share on social media.

Don’t miss an episode of the MPAF Podcast – subscribe now.

Subscribe on iTunes

Subscribe by RSS Feed

If you like the Podcast please click

Andrew Wibberley on Risk, Post Codes and Sleepwalking into Preferred Lives Underwriting – MPAF66

Are cheap protection prices in the UK an illusion?

Each provider fights to appear competitive on comparison sites, but one in four or more applicants now face extra premiums after underwriting.

Is that fair?

In the episode I talk to Andrew Wibberley, an underwriting expert with a provider a reinsurance pedigree.

We discuss whether we have sleepwalked into preferred lives underwriting and how far we can take this before it becomes unreasonable. We debate using post codes and whether that will shave more off the headline rate but leave even more people open to paying higher premiums than they were expecting.

That’s all right here in Episode 66 of the Marketing Protection and Finance Podcast.

Copy of MPAF65

Who is Andrew Wibberley?

A law graduate, Andrew has worked as an underwriter for Fortis (Now AIG) and head of underwriting for Swiss Re.

He recently left corporate life to set up Alea Risk, a consultancy aiming to make the purchase of life insurance easier.

Andrew is married to Charlotte Wibberley who appeared on the MPAF Podcast back in Episode 57 talking about virtual assistance and online business management.

Andrew’s links:

If you enjoyed this episode – Andrew Wibberley on Risk, Post Codes and Sleepwalking into Preferred Lives Underwriting – please leave a comment or a review on iTunes. And if you know anyone who would enjoy the show – please share it with them. You can use the buttons below to share on social media.

Don’t miss an episode of the MPAF Podcast – subscribe now.

Subscribe on iTunes

Subscribe by RSS Feed

If you like the Podcast please click