Ethical Artificial Intelligence in the Insurance Industry: Balancing Efficiency, Fairness, and Risk

By Wasswa Shafik

The book provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities presented by AI across the insurance value chain. As insurers rapidly integrate machine learning, deep learning, and predictive analytics into underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection, and pricing, the need for robust ethical frameworks and responsible AI governance has become paramount. Algorithmic structures and data pipelines that shape modern insurance systems, that review potential sources of bias, opacity, and inequality are examined. The book addresses technical, legal, and organizational dimensions of ethical AI adoption--ranging from explainability and accountability mechanisms to data privacy, informed consent, and inclusion. The book serves as a foundational guide for developing AI systems in insurance that are not only efficient but also equitable and socially responsible. The book will be invaluable for professionals, scholars, data scientists, actuaries, and policymakers.

Key Features:

Explores cutting-edge applications of AI across underwriting, claims processing, fraud detection, and dynamic pricing in the insurance industry. Reviews the latest advances in algorithmic fairness, explainability (XAI), and bias mitigation techniques tailored to insurance models. Analyzes global regulatory and ethical frameworks, including GDPR, AI Act, and sector-specific policies, shaping responsible AI adoption. Provides real-world case studies and technical insights into building accountable, transparent, and inclusive AI systems for insurers. Equips practitioners, data scientists, and policymakers with strategic tools to design, govern, and audit ethical AI in insurance operations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041236883
• ISBN13: 9781041236887
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"