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Why 'unhackable' blockchain could revolutionise the insurance industry
Everyone’s talking about it, but is anyone really doing it? There’s a continuous chatter surrounding blockchain, so isn’t it about time more firms used the distributed ledger system?
Why owners should love their pets enough to insure them
Almost four million cats and dogs are insured in the UK but a significant number of pet owners are leaving their pets uncovered.
Brightside sees slump due to 'brutal' motor market
Personal lines broker Brightside has seen its pre-tax earnings drop by 24% amid what it described as a “brutal” private motor environment.
Roundtable: Have insurers got their IT priorities back to front?
Have insurers mistakenly prioritised digitalisation to the detriment of improving back office processes, with potential consequences in terms of regulatory compliance, productivity and customer service?
Blog: So what will Brexit mean for insurance claims staff?
Following the UK electorate’s vote to leave the European Union, there has been a lot of crystal ball gazing as to what it might mean for the insurance industry.
Digital: Using social media to engage customers
It has finally clicked with insurers that they need to engage with customers on social media, as it can help attract new business and build trust.
Markerstudy choose Cyberseer to safeguard against threats
Markerstudy Group have decided to adopt Cyberseer services in order to safeguard cyber security across their network.
Markerstudy acquires telematics motor insurer Drivology
Markerstudy has confirmed the acquisition of telematics motor insurer Drivology.
Markerstudy CEO warns about possible job cuts following a Brexit
Markerstudy’s group CEO has warned staff that jobs at the company could be at risk if they vote to leave the European Union.
Sandy Dunn takes up board advisor role at Igo4
Personal lines and telematics broker Igo4 has appointed industry heavyweight Sandy Dunn as a board advisor.
Pet insurance aggregator to launch in May
A new pet aggregator site has been launched by Markerstudy, after it identified “a gap in the market”.
Brightside hires Markerstudy retail boss Russell Bence
Brightside Group has appointed Russell Bence as its managing director of volume lines.
Markerstudy restructures retail division after departure of Russell Bence
Markerstudy’s retail division will undergo a restructuring following the resignation of managing director Russell Bence.
Motoring Convictions: Covering the convicted
Being convicted of a motoring offence can have serious repercussions as far as insurance is concerned. What are the options for drivers whose cards have been marked?
The Post Power List 2016
In a year where regulation, natural disasters, consolidation and cyber/digital again look set to make waves, and when the country could learn if it’s in or out of the European Union, Post had a mind mapping session – with a bottle of wine – to see who…
Brightside dips toe in pet insurance market with Markerstudy
Broker Brightside will trial a pet insurance product, acting as an introducer for Purely Pets Insurance, owned by Markerstudy.
Rank: 32 - Kevin Spencer, group CEO, Markerstudy
Last year’s acquisition of Chaucer’s motor business saw Markerstudy’s gross written premium move north of £900m and increase its headcount by 430.
Blog: It's Superbowl 50 - the insurance market as NFL teams
With the climax of the NFL season this weekend to commemorate Superbowl 50 I wondered: If these insurance names were American football teams, which franchises would they be?
Chaucer Direct to be rebranded as Geoffrey Insurance Services
Markerstudy is to rebrand Chaucer Direct as Geoffrey Insurance Services from March.
Chaucer Insurance gets fresh look as Zenith Marque
Chaucer Insurance will be re-branded as Zenith Marque from March following Markerstudy’s acquisition of its UK motor business.
Penny Black's New Year 2016
As the insurance industry rings in the New Year, Penny Black asked commentators how they like to celebrate and what resolutions they will be making for 2016.
Penny Black's Christmas questions 2015: What does an insurer's Christmas look like?
What are insurers and brokers up to at Christmas? Post has asked them how they celebrate the festive season and found out a lot of them like to hear the bells ringing out for Christmas Day.
Review of the Year: General Insurance
The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for general insurers, with tough market conditions serving as a backdrop for highs, such as strategic consolidation and a £1bn whiplash windfall, and lows, including the Insurance Premium Tax hike and struggles…
Markerstudy signs up to Thatcham Research
Markerstudy will have access to data from motor testing firm Thatcham Research after becoming a member of the not-for-profit researcher.