Field notes on AI in business
Practical writing on AI, automation and the day-to-day work of running a business. From the team that builds and runs AI systems.
Insurance
AI for Managing Insurance Broker Market Access and Carrier Relationships
Insurance brokers juggle relationships with dozens of carriers, each with different appetites and requirements. AI helps brokers match risks to the right carriers and manage their market access efficiently.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Construction
AI for Stormwater Management Plan Compliance During Construction
Keeping a construction site in compliance with its stormwater management plan requires constant attention. AI monitoring automates the inspections, documentation, and corrective action tracking.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Manufacturing
AI for Battery Cell Manufacturing Quality: Detecting Electrode Coating Defects
Battery cell quality depends on electrode coating uniformity. AI vision and process monitoring catch coating defects that affect cell performance and safety.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Accounting tax
How AI Accelerates Due Diligence Financial Analysis for M&A Transactions
Financial due diligence in M&A is time-sensitive and data-intensive. AI compresses the analysis timeline without sacrificing thoroughness.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Law firms
AI for Municipal Bond Counsel Opinion Letter Preparation
Municipal bond counsel opinion letters follow specific conventions and require thorough legal analysis. AI helps public finance attorneys prepare these critical documents more efficiently.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Healthcare
Automated Prior Authorization Status Tracking Across All Pending Requests
Practices managing dozens of pending prior authorizations at any given time lose track of request status, miss follow-up deadlines, and let approvals expire. Automated tracking systems now maintain visibility across all pending requests.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
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Insurance
Automated Policyholder Self-Service Portal Intelligence
Insurance self-service portals often frustrate users because they cannot handle anything beyond the simplest requests. AI makes portals genuinely useful by understanding what policyholders need and handling complex interactions.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Construction
Automated Environmental Compliance Monitoring During Site Development
Site development triggers numerous environmental compliance requirements. AI monitoring tracks erosion control, dust suppression, protected species, and regulatory permit conditions in real time.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Accounting tax
AI for Employee Retention Credit Documentation and Substantiation
ERC claims require detailed documentation that many businesses never assembled. AI helps firms build the substantiation files needed to withstand IRS scrutiny.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Law firms
Automated Attorney Timekeeping Reconciliation and Narrative Enhancement
Timekeeping is universally disliked by attorneys, and the quality of time entries affects billing realization. AI helps improve timekeeping accuracy and narrative quality.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Healthcare
How AI Handles Behavioral Health Carve-Out Billing for Managed Care Contracts
Behavioral health carve-outs route mental health and substance abuse claims to separate administrators with their own rules, networks, and authorization requirements. AI systems now navigate these split arrangements automatically.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
Insurance
How AI Handles Insurance Premium Audit Automation for Contractors
Contractor premium audits are among the most complex in commercial insurance. AI automates the payroll analysis, classification verification, and audit calculations that make these audits so labor-intensive.
Basel IsmailApr 19, 2026
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