Automated Underwriting

Straight-through underwriting for standardised risks

Straight-through underwriting for standardised products using codified rules, data enrichment and governed models.

The problem

Why this matters

For high-volume, standardised products, manual underwriting adds cost and delay without improving risk selection. Automation can issue clear-cut policies instantly — provided rules and models are governed, explainable and auditable.

Common challenges

  • Manual underwriting of simple, high-volume risks
  • Slow quote-to-bind cycles in digital channels
  • Governance of automated acceptance decisions
  • Keeping rules aligned with changing guidelines

Our approach

How we work

  1. Segment products

    Identify products and segments suitable for automation.

  2. Codify guidelines

    Translate underwriting rules into versioned decision logic.

  3. Enrich in real time

    Retrieve third-party data at quote time with consent.

  4. Govern

    Monitor decisions, referrals and outcomes continuously.

Capabilities

What our automated underwriting work covers

  • 01

    Decision engine

    Versioned rules with simulation and impact analysis.

  • 02

    Real-time data enrichment

    API integration with external data providers.

  • 03

    Referral management

    Automatic referral of exceptions to underwriters.

  • 04

    Model integration

    Explainable models embedded within rule frameworks.

  • 05

    Quote & bind APIs

    Secure APIs for digital channels and partners.

  • 06

    Decision monitoring

    Dashboards for straight-through rates and outcomes.

Engagement

Deliverables and benefits

What you receive

  • Automation suitability assessment
  • Decision engine and rules repository
  • Integration architecture
  • Monitoring and governance framework

What it changes

  • Instant decisions for eligible risks
  • Consistent application of guidelines
  • Full audit trail of automated decisions

Standards & technology

  • Rules engines
  • DMN
  • Python
  • REST APIs
  • PostgreSQL
  • Kafka

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from insurance underwriting decision support?

Automated underwriting issues decisions without manual intervention for eligible, standardised risks. Underwriting decision support assists human underwriters on complex risks. Most insurers need both.

Discuss your automated underwriting requirements

Let’s discuss it. Tell us what you are working on and an engineer — not a sales script — will respond.