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Sydney Reinsurer

3x Specialty Lines Growth

Specialty Underwriting

The Challenge

An Australian reinsurer wanted to expand into specialty lines (cyber, marine, aviation) but lacked underwriting expertise. Manual learning curves for new lines took 2-3 years, and the company was losing market share to specialized competitors.

The Solution

Deployed Specialty Underwriting Agent trained on global specialty lines data to provide decision support for cyber, marine, and aviation risks. The system offers instant risk assessments, pricing guidance, and alerts for emerging exposures.

AI Agents Deployed
Specialty Underwriting Agent
Pricing Agent
Market Intelligence Agent

Implementation

Phase 1: Knowledge Base
8 weeks

Built comprehensive knowledge base covering cyber (ransomware, data breach), marine (hull, cargo, P&I), and aviation (hull, liability, products). Trained on 50,000+ specialty risks globally.

Phase 2: Underwriting Support
5 weeks

Created decision support system providing real-time guidance on specialty risks. Integrated with external data sources for cyber threat intelligence, fleet tracking, and aviation incident databases.

Phase 3: Continuous Learning
Ongoing

Deployed feedback loop capturing underwriter decisions and outcomes to continuously improve recommendations across all specialty lines.

Results

Premium Growth
3x

Specialty lines premium grew from $45M to $135M in 24 months

Combined Ratio
92%

Achieved 92% combined ratio in new specialty lines vs. 98% market average

Time to Market
-80%

Reduced time to launch new specialty line from 18 months to 3 months

Underwriter Ramp-Up
6 Months vs 2 Years

New underwriters productive in 6 months vs. 2 years traditional learning curve

"We've democratized specialty lines expertise. Our generalist underwriters now compete with 20-year veterans in cyber and marine."

Head of Specialty Lines
Australia-Pacific Reinsurer

Technology Stack

Specialty Underwriting Agent
Cyber Threat Intelligence API
Marine Fleet Tracker
Aviation DB