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Technology: Insurance on the go
With people increasingly using mobile devices to access the internet, how easy is it for customers to purchase insurance on the move?
Legal & General teams up with SSP for digital strategy
Legal & General is to implement SSP’s Select Connect in its general insurance business in a bid to improve efficiency and customer service.
Market Moves: Douetil and Plumeri re-emerge as brokers make moves in the recruitment space
This week saw the return of former Brit boss Dane Douetil at broker BMS, as well as Joe Plumeri taking on his first job since exiting Willis. It was brokers leading the way in the wider recruitment space, with Higos and JLT among the movers and shakers…
SSP looks to Swinton for e-trading director
Technology provider SSP has swooped to recruit Swinton’s head of information systems to head up e-trading.
SSP promotes Coupland to data services role
SSP has promoted Adrian Coupland to the newly formed role of head of data services while appointing Kate Mutter-Bowen to take over his former role as head of insurer and business partner relationships.
SSP attributes growth to revenue model change
Technology firm SSP has said its growth in recurring revenues is a direct result of scrapping large upfront licence costs.
SSP revenues in marginal decline amid 'sluggish market'
Technology firm SSP’s annual results reveal a fall in revenue to £70.7m (2012: £71.7m) for the 12 months ended 31 March 2010.
Telematics: Ask the experts
Insurers should be wary of rushing into the telematics market alone – pricing, legacy technology and cost mean collaborating may be a wiser strategy.
SSP appoints marketing director to drive brand reputation
Pam Wilde has taken up the position of marketing director at insurance technology provider SSP.
SSP strengthens development team
SSP has made two appointments to its broker training and development team in a bid to offer additional technical and practical support.
SSP strengthens Australia and Asia-Pacific team
Technology provider SSP has appointed Jerry Hall as business development manager for Australia and Asia-Pacific.
Interview: Sandy Dunn and Penny Searles: Driving force
With the revival of telematics set to change the face of motor insurance underwriting, Wunelli founder Sandy Dunn and managing director Penny Searles explain why they believe their firm is in the driving seat in this sector.
Swinton and SSP sign five year IT solutions deal
Swinton has renewed a deal with SSP that will see the technology firm provide IT solutions across the business for five years.
SSP partners Wunelli on whole market telematics offering
Technology firm SSP and telematics provider Wunelli have jointly launched what they describe as the first smartphone pay as you drive offering available through high street brokers.
Telematics: Taking the wheel?
Will plans by car manufacturers to fit telematics black boxes to new vehicles see them become major players in the motor insurance sector?
From the Belgrano to Brighton: An insurance boss's lunch with Lady Thatcher
On the day of her funeral, Postonline reports the recollections of one senior industry figure's lunch with Lady Thatcher.
Telematics and insurance: What opportunities exist in a burgeoning market?
The telematics market of 2013 looks vastly different to that of years gone by.
SSP appoints European head of client delivery programme
Insurance technology provider SSP has appointed Gary Glennard as its head of client programme delivery for Europe.
Improving Underwriting: The bigger the better
How is the move towards ‘big data’ from external sources helping insurers price risk in the post-Gender Directive environment?
Post Blog: Making the most of data
In the second part of a two part special, Sabine VanderLinden, head of value propositions at SSP, explains the advantages of effectively utilising big data.
My Best XI, Simon Stevens, Rural Insurance
Simon Stevens, managing director of Rural Insurance, has chosen an industry-dominated XI for his insurance start-up. Electing not to include any football stars, Stevens has opted for a mix of insurer, broker and technology professionals, with a UK…
Groupama Insurances launches software house integration
Ageas subsidiary Groupama Insurances has launched its first e-traded product on Open GI, Acturis and Insurecom.
Aggregators audit software providers after hackers exploit SSP vulnerability
Insurance software houses have warned that hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in breaking through security systems, forcing businesses to engage in a "never-ending fight" to stay ahead.
Editor's comment: Harmony at last? Maybe not...
Last week was busy for insurers at Parliament. First, something unusual happened in Westminster's corridors of power that could spell good news for the insurance industry.