Director Nik Ellis talks to Modern Insurance Magazine about how AI has helped reshape Laird, allowing the team to focus on their core expertise: “We believe that technology should work for people, not the other way around. Like many professionals in the claims and insurance sectors, we entered this industry to apply assessing expertise, solve…
Modern Insurance Magazine speaks to Laird MD, Nik Ellis about their new system upgrades and how they’re spearheading the future of Automotive Intelligence. What exactly is Automotive Intelligence? The term might sound a bit cheesy or unconventional, but it perfectly encapsulates what we do. Rather than merely delivering static PDF reports, we provide real-time data…
In line with further significant upgrades to Swiftcase, we’ve introduced an advanced AI-powered chatbot, expanding its capabilities beyond 24/7 support to include natural language processing and real-time car valuation. This innovation aims to assure policy-holders in determining the value of their vehicles by providing instant access to comparable car advert listings. Natural & Multiple Languages…
The automotive world is changing (as are many industries) thanks to AI. At Laird, we leverage this innovative technology and couple it with engineering expertise to streamline every stage of the supply chain, ensuring a smooth and effective process for all stakeholders. Powered by Swiftcase, and fully customisable, this is how it tends to work:…
In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies must stay ahead of the curve to maintain a competitive edge. Laird Assessors, a firm renowned for its expertise in motor vehicle assessments and engineering services, has done just that, as evidenced by their recent triple nomination at the prestigious Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards. Not only was…
Modern Insurance Magazine sits down with Nik Ellis, Managing Director at Laird, to discuss the recent positive impact of Artificial Intelligence on business operations in the repair sector. Q. Nik, tell me how advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enabling your smart Vehicle Damage Assessment (VDA) services at Laird. The AI we’ve added over the past…
There’s a lot of bulls41t surrounding AI right now. Linkedin gurus offering their wisdom, consultants who’ve read a few articles and decided they’re experts. There’s also a lot of trepidation; some think AI is simply another fad like NFTs & the Metaverse. Some are worried that AI may destroy the world! However, the team at…
It’s important for the claim supply chain to have information about client’s cars; has the repairer collected it? When will it be finished? Are all the parts available? Information salient to the case, available exclusively from the bodyshop. However most of Laird’s staff have worked for bodyshops so we recognise that they operate under significant…
Laird’s Innovation with Swiftcase In an exciting development for the automotive industry, Laird has embraced a significant upgrade from Swiftcase, enriching their smart VDA services with advanced artificial intelligence. This enhancement heralds a new era of faster, more accurate, and intelligent automotive assessments, streamlining processes like never before. One of the most notable advancements is…
Last week we had the pleasure of working with Pensby High School & their students during work experience week. We welcomed a group of bright minds into Lairds to help uncover what truly interests them and offer a glimpse into the world of work! As advocates of nurturing talent and fostering a passion for technology,…